Restaurant-Style Tequila Lime Chicken

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 3
Tasty Restaurant-Style Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe
in Main

Prep

35 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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
4 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
Mexi-Ranch Dressing :
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons minced tomato
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped green chile peppers
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pinch salt
1 pinch dried dill weed
1 pinch paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
2 cups crumbled corn chips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
650
Sugar
4g
Fat
33g
This Restaurant-Style Tequila Lime Chicken recipe is a must-try! The marinade is smoky, tangy, and delicious, with a dash of tequila to make things interesting. The Mexi-Ranch dressing is the perfect complement to the dish and adds a kick to every bite. This recipe is great for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue with friends and family. The key to this recipe is letting the chicken marinate for 30 minutes, which allows the flavors to penetrate the meat. Overall, this Tequila Lime Chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser, and you won't regret trying it!

Instructions

1.Mix water, teriyaki sauce, lime juice, garlic, liquid smoke flavoring, salt, ginger, and tequila in a large bowl.
2.Add chicken to bowl and cover with marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3.Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
4.Remove chicken from marinade and discard remaining marinade.
5.Grill chicken on the preheated grill for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
6.In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, tomato, green chile peppers, onion, parsley, hot pepper sauce, salt, dill weed, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to make Mexi-Ranch dressing.
7.Serve grilled chicken with shredded cheese, crumbled corn chips, and Mexi-Ranch dressing on top.

PROS

This Tequila Lime Chicken recipe is restaurant-quality and has a delicious smoky flavor.

The Mexi-Ranch dressing adds an extra layer of flavor to the dish.

CONS

The marinating time is 30 minutes, so this recipe requires a bit of pre-planning.

Mexi-Ranch dressing has quite a few ingredients, which can be overwhelming for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein due to the chicken and cheese.
The lime juice in the marinade has a good source of Vitamin C, which is essential for the immune system.
The garlic in the marinade has great anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.

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