If you’re looking for new summer recipes, look no further, because this really is the best watermelon salsa chicken tacos ever! With the home made chicken marinade ( really simple) and refreshing watermelon, these healthy tacos will become your new summer favourites !
And isn’t the juicy watermelon with fresh chilies and cilantro the very quintessence of summer? Paired with freshly grilled chicken and ( if you’re as lucky as me here ) fresh salad from the garden, it’s really amazing!
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So, let’s get started. First, the marinade. If you’re like me, and you’re usually buying the ready made marinades, then I won’t judge you. We’ve all been there. But since I started marinating my meat at home, I see it’s really easy, and my meat has more taste and much less added sugar and salt ( check the ingredient list on the bottle.. Scary right? )
Cilantro lime chicken marinade
This is for 4 chicken breast.
1 cup olive oil
Juice from 2 limes
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh jalapeño pepper ( cut in tiny pieces)
A pinch of salt & pepper
Mix it all together, pour over chicken breast, and let marinate for at least 4 hours.
Grill your meat on the grill, and cut in stripes for the tacos.
While the chicken is on the grill, you can prepare your watermelon salsa.
Watermelon salsa:
1 cup of small watermelon cubes
1/4 cup of fresh cilantro
1/2 tablespoon of fresh jalapeño ( cut in tiny pieces)
Mix it all up and set aside for a bit ( 10 minutes will do).
When the chicken is grilled, and the salsa is ready, just add some fresh lettuce and your favourite shredded cheese, and enjoy!
And what is your favourite summer taco recipe?
