FIESTA LIME CHICKEN (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

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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...

Provided by Hope Vaillancourt

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 22

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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