Lower Fat Tequila Lime Chicken - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 cup water
1/3 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon tequila
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons minced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced canned jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
Additional Ingredients
1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
2 cups corn chips, crumbled
Preparation
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Combine first 8 ingredients then chicken in a medium bowl and allow to marinade for 2-3 hours.
Combine the next set of dressing ingredients (ingredients up to the chicken) in a medium bowl, cover, and chill until needed.
Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Arrange the cooked chicken in a baking pan, brush with prepared mexi-ranch dressing, and sprinkle with cheese.
Broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes, or just until the cheese has melted.
Serve the chicken over a bed of crumbled chips.
Serve with Spanish rice and pico de gallo or salsa.
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