Fiesta Lime Chicken (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Marinade

01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
03 - 1/2 cup lime juice
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon tequila
06 - 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

→ For the Dressing

09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1/4 cup sour cream
11 - 2 tablespoons chunky and spicy salsa
12 - 1 tablespoon milk
13 - 1 teaspoon Cajun blackened spice mix
14 - 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
15 - 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
16 - 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed

→ For the Chicken

17 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
18 - 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
19 - 2 cups corn chips, crushed

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large bowl, mix together the water, teriyaki sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, tequila, liquid smoke, salt, and ground ginger to create the marinade.
02 - Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, milk, Cajun blackened spice mix, parsley, hot sauce, and dried dill weed. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
04 - Preheat a grill to 375-450°F (190-232°C). Grill the chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
05 - Brush the grilled chicken with the dressing, then top with shredded cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Serve over a bed of crushed corn chips or with chips on the side.

# Additional Notes:

01 - This dish is inspired by Applebee's popular menu item and combines zesty lime flavors with Tex-Mex elements.