Tequila Lime Chicken

Marinade:

1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon tequila

Chicken:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

Dressing:
1/4 cup mayonnaise (low fat ok)
1/4 cup sour cream (low fat ok)
1 tablespoon milk (low fat ok)
2 teaspoons minced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced canned jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon minced onions
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

Additional Ingredients:

1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
2 cups corn chips, crumbled

Combine marinade ingredients then chicken in a medium bowl and allow to marinade for 2-3 hours.
Combinine dressing ingredients 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.
NOTES: Serve with Spanish rice and pico de gallo or salsa.


My son and I had this scrumptious chicken dish at Applebee's and we both loved it. After I got home I decided to find the recipe online and give it a try myself. I discovered this version on Recipeczaar. It has a lot of ingredients, but it is fairly simple to put together. I made mine without the jalapenos, but that's just a matter of taste. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!