Hey - I'm new to Kristin's simple dinners and my opening dinner looks not so simple, but it's really not that hard and we LOVE it over here in Colorado! Give it a try!
marinade
1 C. water
1/3 c. teriyaki sauce
2 T. lime juice
2 t. minced garlic
1 t. liquid smoke
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. ground ginger
1/4 t. tequila (if you're fresh out of tequila, orange juice is a perfect substitution)
4 chicken breasts
Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Add chicken and cover & chill for 2-3 hours. When ready to prepare meal, grill marinated chicken until done. Set in glass baking dish.
Mexi-ranch dressing
1/4 c. mayo
1/4 c. sour cream
1 T. milk
2 t. minced tomato
1 1/2 t. vinegar
1 t. minced jalapeno
1 t. minced onion
1/4 t. dried parsley
1/4 t. Tabasco pepper sauce
1/8 t. salt
1/8 t. dillweed
1/8 t. paprika
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
1/8 t. cumin
1/8 t. chili powder
dash garlic powder
dash ground black pepper
mix all ingredients until smooth. Spread layer of dressing on each piece of grilled chicken followed by a 1/4 c. monterrey jack/cheddar blend cheese. Broil until cheese melts. Serve on a plate of crumbled corn chips along with refried beans and spanish rice. I swear it tastes just like Applebees. (We are extra sauce fans so I always double the sauce.) Forgive me for the lengthy recipe!
