Grilled Honey-lime Chicken Tacos with Watermelon Salsa with Smith's Food & Drug

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Chicken thighs are juicier and ground chicken is often less expensive.

taco seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and cost.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: shredded cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

Marinate chicken breasts with taco seasoning and olive oil for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and juices run clear.

Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.

Warm corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.

Assemble tacos by placing chicken strips on tortillas.

Top with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and sliced jalapeño.

Squeeze lime juice over the toppings.

Add salsa and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens