12 oz.boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4-inch-long, 1-inch-thick strips OR replace with plain baked tofu cut in small squares.Substitute if you wish.
2tsp.Mediterranean spiceBlend of spices, garlic, chile peppers, thyme, mustard seed, etc...You can buy already made like Zaatar Spice, Hissop Spice or make your own!
1tbsp.of each of the following: dried basil, dried oregano & coarse salt
1 1/2tsp.Fresh ground pepper
1/4cupof each of the following; vinaigrette, balsamic vinegar, red-wine vinegar
1tbsp.Soy sause
1 1/2tsp.Chopped shallots
1tbsp.Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1tbsp.Chopped garlic
1tbsp.Sugar
1tsp. of each coarse salt & ground pepper
1 1/2 cupolive oil
4leavesRomaine lettuce, shredded
1/4cupTzatzikinon-dairy sour cream with chopped chives and cucumbers is delicious!
4choppedRoma tomatoes
12kalamata olivespitted and chopped
12Butter lettuce leavesThis will make your lettuce taco cups to add the ingredients
1 1/2 ozcrumbled feta cheeseomit if you do not eat dairy
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Season chicken or tofu with 1 tsp. Mediterranean spice and place on grill. Cook, basting with balsamic vinaigrette and turning once, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Season chicken/tofu with remaining tsp. Mediterranean spice and remove from grill; set aside.
Place shredded romaine lettuce and red onions in a medium bowl; drizzle with red-wine vinaigrette and toss to combine. Divide mixture evenly among butter lettuce leaves and drizzle each with 1 tsp. tzatziki.
Add top of shredded lettuce in each butter lettuce taco cup with 1 piece of chicken/tofu and garnish with chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives. Season with parsley, basil, and oregano; serve.
This is a very versatile recipe that can easily be adapted based on your eating preferences.
Notes
Cooks Notes:These are very fun because the recipe can be altered to meet your eating preferences; vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc...etc...For those who love to eat with their fingers...be sure to have plenty of napkins around and wet naps!