Hope Vaillancourt Recipe

Fiesta Lime Chicken (Weight Watchers)

By Hope Vaillancourt MissHopie87


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Serves:
4
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Hope's Story

This recipe is adapted from "America's Most Wanted Recipes" and is a copycat recipe from Applebees. This recipe is also lightened up by using the Weight Watchers Recipe Builder E-Tool. This serves 4 people and is 10 WW Points Plus per serving. Serve with Spanish Rice, your favorite lighter option mexican side dish or simply steamed veggies.

Ingredients

1 c
water
1/3 c
teriyaki sauce
1/2 c
lime juice
3 clove
garlic, minced
1 tsp
tequila
1 tsp
liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
ground ginger
1 lb
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
DRESSING
1/4 c
kraft reduced fat mayo (made with olive oil)
1/4 c
fat free sour cream
2 Tbsp
spicy, chunky salsa
1 Tbsp
fat free milk
1 tsp
cajun blackening spice
1/4 tsp
parsley flakes
1/4 tsp
tabasco sauce
1/8 tsp
dried dill weed
1/8 tsp
ground cumin
GARNISH
1 c
shredded colby jack cheese
2 c
crumbled corn chips

Directions Step-By-Step

1
Whisk together the water, teriyaki, lime juice, garlic, tequila, liquid smoke, salt, and ginger. Coat the chicken in the mixture, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
2
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, salsa, milk, cajun spice, parsley, tabasco, dill weed, and cumin. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
3
Preheat the broiler. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Discard the marinade.
4
Brush the grilled chicken with the chilled dressing, sprinkle with the cheese, and broil until the cheese has melted.
5
Serve the chicken over a bed of the crumbled chips.

About this Recipe

Course/Dish: Chicken
Regional Style: Mexican