Description
This Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe brings a burst of Tex-Mex flavors to your dinner table. Tender grilled chicken breasts marinated in zesty lime juice and spices, topped with a creamy fiesta sauce and melted cheeses, then garnished with cilantro and lime wedges. It’s a fiesta in every bite!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Fiesta Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Make the Fiesta Sauce: Mix ranch dressing and salsa in a bowl.
- Assemble and Melt: Place cooked chicken on a pan, top with fiesta sauce and cheeses. Melt cheese under a grill or broiler.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with sides of your choice.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or a spicier salsa to the sauce.
- Substitute ranch with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
