Colorful and healthy Weight Watchers Lime Chicken Tacos are quick and easy to make. Various nutrients are present, such as fats and protein. You can fill the tacos with vegetables like avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell peppers, shredded lettuce, and corn. You will feel flavor in every bite. It is an easy recipe. By following the methods, you can prepare tasty tacos.
Why should we try these Lime Chicken Tacos?
These Weight Watchers Lime Chicken Tacos must be tried because
Refreshing: When chicken marinated with spices, it gives a refreshing, juicy, and savory flavor.
Nutritious: These tacos are made of vegetables and chicken that’s why it is healthy.
Maintain Weight Watchers Points: It consists of only 2 to 3 Weight Watchers points. It will keep your body fit.
Low in calories: It has low calories, making it suitable for those on the Weight Watchers diet plan.
Light and fulfilling: It’s a light flavor, but consuming 2-3 servings will fill you up.
Ideal for any occasion: It is great for family dinners, appetizers, brunch, and picnics.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken 1 1/2 Ibs
- Olive oil 1tsp
- Sugar 1tsp
- Lime Juice 1/8cup
- Red wine vinegar 1/8cup
- Garlic cloves 2, chopped
- Green onions medium size 2
- Salt 1/2tsp, You can adjust to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro 1tsp
- Crushed Black pepper 1/2tsp
- Whole-wheat flour tortillas 8-10
- Lettuce grated 1/4cup
- Tomato 1, cut into diced size
- Salsa 1 cup
- Cheese 1/4 cup.
Ingredient Notes
Cheese: You can add different varieties of cheese such as Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, or Monterey Jack Cheese. The taste and flavor of each cheese will be different.
Tortillas: Gluten-free tortillas are also an option for those who follow the gluten diet.
Garlic: You can use store-bought garlic paste.
Instructions
- Spray the medium-sized non-stick pan with olive oil and heat it.
- Next, add the boneless chicken to this warm oil.
- For 15-20 minutes, simmer the chicken on a medium to high flame.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add other ingredients such as sugar, lime juice, chopped garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and onion.
- Combine all ingredients.
- Cook all ingredients on a slow heat for about 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Meanwhile, take an iron cast pan, and warm it with medium heat.
- Now, heat the wheat flour tortilla in the pan. Flip each side after 1 minute so that it warms equally.
- Follow the same steps to heat the remaining tortilla.
- Now, it’s time to fill the tortillas.
- Spread the first layer of salsa, the second layer of chicken mixture, and the third layer of sliced vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce, or onion.
- Sprinkle over grated cheese.
- Now, tightly wrap the tortillas, and for 1 minute heat it over a pan so that the cheese melts.
- The yummy healthy chicken tacos are ready.
- Serve with dips, sauce, or homemade ketchup.
Tips
- Use fresh, and high-quality vegetables to make refreshing and flavorful tacos.
- You can add jalapenos, red chili flakes, or sriracha. It adds a hot and spicy taste.
- Wrap the tortilla in aluminum foil. It will keep the tortillas warm.
- You can marinate the chicken for a night. All ingredients will absorbed into the chicken and give better flavor.
- You can also marinate chicken for 1 to 2 hours before the cooking.
Customize tacos with your favorite sauces, and vegetables.
Notes
Sautee all vegetables over a slow flame so it won’t be burned.
Cut the chicken into stripes, or bite-size shapes. It helps to cook the chicken faster.
Storage Information
Refrigerate: In the fridge, you can store the chicken mixture for 2 to 3 days.
Freezer: You can also freeze the chicken mixture for 1 to 2 months.
Microwave oven: Before making the tacos, you can reheat the mixture in a microwave oven for 15-20 minutes.
FAQs
Can I make tacos with frozen chicken?
Yes, you can substitute the fresh chicken with frozen chicken. It’s easy to cook and will also help you save time.
How do we give tacos a tangy flavor?
You can add varieties of fruits such as mangoes, pineapple, or any citrus fruit. It will give a tangy and sweet taste.
How do we serve these tacos?
These lime chicken tacos match well with many main dishes such as grilled chicken, black beans, Mexican street corn, grilled sweet potatoes, Cilantro Lime rice, roasted vegetables, and chicken steak.
Is there any alternative available for salsa?
You can substitute the salsa with guacamole, sour cream, queso, avocado ranch, Pico de gallo, cilantro lime dip, hummus, Greek yogurt Dill dip, and spicy queso fundido.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Total Calories 205 kcal
Carbohydrates 19g
Protein 16.4g
Fat 7g
Fiber 1.5g
Sugar 1.6g
Sodium 434mg
Iron 2mg
Weight Watchers points per serving is 2-3 Points