FIESTA LIME CHICKEN

FIESTA LIME CHICKEN
As much as I like poultry, and I really do like poultry, I get caught in a rut of fixing it the same old way time and time again.  This recipe has the right combination of zesty flavors to make boring old chicken something new and excitingly different.  The sauce provides a pleasing creamy texture and the tortilla chips add a nice crunch.  Olivia says she has even combined ranch dressing and salsa as a substitute for the sauce recipe below and she has had great success. 


If you have never tried the lime flavored tortilla chips, give them a whirl in this recipe.  You wont be disappointed.  They have a nice zing.  It you like foods with a Mexican flare, this dish will make a nice addition to your menu.
-Nanette

FIESTA LIME CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS 

UNITS US

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

DIRECTIONS

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