Description
This Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe is a zesty and flavorful main course featuring marinated grilled chicken topped with melted cheese, ranch dressing, and optional crushed tortilla chips. It’s a delicious Mexican-inspired dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken and Toppings:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or Southwest ranch
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken on a preheated grill or skillet until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add Toppings: Spread ranch dressing on each chicken breast, top with cheese, and melt. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Serve: Pair with rice, beans, or a salad.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt-based dressing instead of ranch.
- Try boneless thighs or oven-baking for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
