fiesta lime chicken (weight watchers)
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.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon tequila
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- DRESSING
- 1/4 cup kraft reduced fat mayo (made with olive oil)
- 1/4 cup fat free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons spicy, chunky salsa
- 1 tablespoon fat free milk
- 1 teaspoon cajun blackening spice
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- GARNISH
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 2 cups crumbled corn chips
How To Make fiesta lime chicken (weight watchers)
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Step 1Whisk 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.
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Step 2To prepare the dressing, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, salsa, milk, cajun spice, parsley, tabasco, dill weed, and cumin. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
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Step 3Preheat the broiler. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Discard the marinade.
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Step 4Brush the grilled chicken with the chilled dressing, sprinkle with the cheese, and broil until the cheese has melted.
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Step 5Serve the chicken over a bed of the crumbled chips.
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