Weight Watchers Street Tacos

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Weight Watchers Street Tacos is a high-protein, tasty, and nutritious Mexican street cuisine. This recipe is great for any individual looking for a flavorful, nutrient-dense, and low-calorie supper. The dish draws inspiration from the lively street food culture in Mexico, where tacos play a central role in the cuisine. Tacos are made of fresh and flavorful items. The lean chicken is used to prepare these tacos which are generally low in fats. You can customize this recipe according to your dietary limitations and flavors. This recipe is also budget-friendly. You can use affordable ingredients to create these hearty and colorful Weight Watchers Street Tacos. Anyone following a strict Weigh Watchers diet should try these tacos. Let’s prepare the recipe with the cooking procedure (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Appetizer, Main course, Snack
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Fifteen minutes
  • Preparation Time: Ten minutes
  • Cook Time: Five minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Chopping board
  • A sharp knife
  • Nonstick pan
  • Cooking spoon
  • Small wooden stick
  • Grilled pan
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Shredded chicken breast 2 cups
  • Cumin one teaspoon
  • Chili powder 1 tsp
  • One-fourth cup of water
  • Onion powder 1/2 tsp
  • Soft and white corn street taco tortillas 12
  • Grated lettuce 1 cup
  • 1 cup of low-fat cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the lettuce on a chopping board.
  2. Next, slice the lettuce into tiny sections with a knife.
  3. Set aside the grated lettuce.
  4. After that, add water, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, and lean-fat chicken to a pan.
  5. Using a cooking spoon, combine all items.
  6. Now, cook it for five minutes until the water is completely absorbed.
  7. After cooking, put aside the pan.
  8. Now, we will prepare the tacos.
  9. Place white corn tortilla in a sterilized place.
  10. Add shredded lettuce, grated low-fat cheese, and cooked chicken to the tortilla.
  11. Wrap it on both sides with a small wooden stick.
  12. Place the grilled tacos in a grilled pan.
  13. Simmer it for forty to seventy seconds on both sides.
  14. The tasty Weight Watchers Street Tacos are ready.
  15. Transfer the tacos to a serving plate.
  16. Enjoy with any low-point and homemade sauce.

UNIQUE TOPPING IDEAS OF THE TACO

You can customize your street tacos with an endless array of delectable toppings. Here are a few well-liked choices.

Cotija cheese:

  • This savory and flaky cheese is a common taco garnish that gives your food a sour and delicious taste.

Radishes:

  • Fine slices of radish go well with spicy fillings like carne asada because they give a cool crunch and a hint of pepper.

Onions:

  • You can add white onions or chopped red onions to tacos giving them a savory and a little bit sweet taste.

Guacamole:

  • A traditional topping is guacamole, which is made with ripe avocadoes, lime juice, and a variety of seasonings.

Salsa:

  • Use any Weight Watchers-friendly salsa as a spread for the tacos.

Cilantro:

  • Organic and chopped cilantro complements a range of fillings and gives tacos a vibrant flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Enjoy the tasty tacos with homemade guacamole, mango salsa, and pasta primavera salsa.
  • Serve it with flavorful Mexican street corn salad and Mexican Caesar salad.
  • Pair the tacos with fresh cilantro lime rice.
  • Spicy pinto bean soup also accompanies the tacos.
  • Enjoy this taco dish with grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers.

TIPS

  • Choose lean and ground chicken to reduce the fat numbers.
  • Use low-calorie tortillas to prepare the tacos such as corn tacos.
  • Incorporate plenty of vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, and onion.
  • Opt for low-calorie toppings like salsa, cilantro, and lime juice to add flavor.
  • Add cooked beans for a boost of protein.
  • Try this taco recipe with a flavorful and lower point cheese like cojita.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • You can preserve the tacos in a covered plastic dish and refrigerate it for three days.

Freezer:

  • We can’t store the prepared tacos. Save the corn tortillas and cooked chicken in different plastic bags. After that, freeze these bags for seventy to ninety days.

Reheating:

  • Defrost the chicken and tortillas before dishing. Then rewarm the chicken and tortilla in a skillet or microwave. After that, assemble the tacos (according to the instructions mentioned above).

FAQs

What kind of protein is used in street tacos?

  • The protein components in this recipe are shredded chicken breast, turkey, lean ground beef, or even fish.

Can I use different kinds of tortillas?

  • Corn tortillas are used to make classic street tacos. These tortillas can be replaced with white flour tortillas. But keep in mind that flour tortillas have more points.

Which ingredients go into the tacos?

  • Add onions, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced avocados, and salsa to the tacos as a topping.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving amount 1 taco
Yield 4 people
Total Calories 433 kcal
Carbohydrates 27 g
Protein 27 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Fat 24 g
Sugar 1 g
Sodium 402 mg

Total Weight Watchers points per serving of the taco recipe is only 6 (six).