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Fiesta Lime Chicken: A Flavorful Grilling Delight!

A flavorful grilled chicken dish with a zesty lime and spice blend, perfect for summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 4 lime wedges for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and place it on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. During the last few minutes of cooking, top each chicken breast with salsa and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and drizzle with lime juice.
  6. Serve the chicken topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the salsa before topping the chicken.
  • To make it a complete meal, serve with a side of Mexican rice or a fresh garden salad.

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