Weight Watchers Lime Chicken Tacos
Weight Watchers Lime Chicken Tacos are a zesty and nutritious option for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious Mexican meal while keeping their calorie intake low. Bursting with fresh lime flavor, tender chicken, and vibrant toppings, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just 204 calories per taco, you can indulge guilt-free! The recipe is straightforward and customizable, allowing each diner to create their perfect taco experience. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or a casual get-together, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs skinless boneless chicken breast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ lime (juiced)
- ⅛ cup red apple vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium green onions (chopped)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 10 flour tortillas (6 inch)
- ¼ cup lettuce (shredded)
- 1 tomato (diced)
- ¼ cup salsa
- ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, sauté cubed chicken over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in sugar, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, green onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Warm tortillas in an iron skillet over medium heat until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with 1/10th of the chicken mixture and top with your desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (85g)
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 412mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg