Lighter Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipes

FIESTA LIME CHICKEN

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Make and share this Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LJane

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (or a spicy marinade 1 lime)
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon tequila (optional)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke (can use worcestershire sauce)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons salsa
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozarella, colby jack, etc)
2 cups lime flavored tortilla chips

Steps:

Prepare marinade: Mix together in bowl; water, teriyaki sauce, juice from 1/2 of lime, garlic, tequila (if desired), liquid smoke, salt and ginger.
Marinate chicken breasts at least an hour in mixture.
Prepare sauce: Mix together in bowl; mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, milk, cajun spice, parsley and hot sauce.
Cover and place in refrigerator until needed.
Broil or grill chicken chicken until cooked through.
Brush tops of chicken breasts with sauce, sprinkle on cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
Cut remaining lime into 4ths.
Serve chicken on tortilla chips with lime garnish.
Great with rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 123.5, Sodium 2122.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 39.4

APPLEBEE'S FIESTA LIME CHICKEN COPYCAT RECIPE

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Make and share this Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seesko

Categories Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 lime, juice of
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon tequila
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup real mayonnaise, low fat okay
1/4 cup sour cream, low fat okay
2 tablespoons chunky salsa, spicy
1 tablespoon milk, low fat okay
1 teaspoon Cajun blackened spice mix
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
2 cups corn chips, crumbled

Steps:

Directions:.
Whisk together the first 8 ingredients, coat chicken in mixture, and marinade for at least 2 hours.
Whisk together the next 9 ingredients, cover, and chill until needed.
Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Discard marinade.
Brush grilled chicken with reserved dressing, sprinkle with cheese, and broil until cheese has melted.
Serve the chicken over a bed of crumbled chips.

LIGHTER FIESTA LIME CHICKEN

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This is a lightened up version of the Applebee's south-west favorite. I have skipped the tortilla chips and served it with Spanish rice and a green salad with a spicy vinaigrette to keep the meal light and healthy.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories Chicken

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon nonfat milk
2 teaspoons tomatoes, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon canned jalapeno slices, minced
1 teaspoon onion, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
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 dash pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1/4 cup 2% mexican cheese blend, made with 2% milk
1 cup baked corn tortilla chips, crumbled
salsa

Steps:

Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl: water, teriyaki, lime juice, garlic, liquid smoke, salt, ginger, tequila. Add chicken, cover and chill about 2 hours. Do not marinade chicken longer than 3 hours.
Prepare the Mexi-Ranch sauce by combining the following ingredients in a small bowl: mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, tomato, vinegar, jalapeño, onion, parsley, Tabasco, salt, dill, paprika, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper. Mix well until smooth, then cover and chill until needed.
When you are ready to cook, preheat your oven's broiler and a grill or girll pan. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and grill chicken for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until done.
Arrange cooked chicken in a baking pan. Spread 2 tablespoons of Mexi-Ranch sauce over each piece of chicken, followed by 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese blend. Broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes or just until cheese melts.
Spread a bed of 1/4 cup of the crumbled baked tortilla chips on each of 4 plates. Put a piece of chicken on top of the chips on each plate. Garnish with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 1662, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 31

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