Fiesta Lime Chicken
- 55 min
- Serves 4
- 34 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 35 to cook. Fiesta Lime Chicken brings bold Mexican flavors to juicy grilled chicken, finished with a creamy, spicy ranch and melted cheddar. Served with aromatic Spanish rice and crunchy tortilla strips, this vibrant dinner feels restaurant‑quality at home.
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Method
Marinade
Combine olive oil, cumin powder, coriander, salt, red chili powder, Fiesta Lime seasoning, sriracha powder, crushed garlic, lime zest, orange zest, lemon zest, lime juice, lemon juice, and orange juice; whisk until smooth.
Place chicken pieces in a zip‑lock bag, pour the marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
Preheat a grill or stovetop griddle to high heat; grill the marinated chicken 5 minutes per side, then finish in a hot oven for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through.
Mexican Zesty Ranch
In a bowl mix mayonnaise, whole milk, sour cream, dried oregano, dry ranch dressing powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and curry powder until smooth.
Spread the zesty ranch over the cooked chicken, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and broil on high for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Spanish Rice
In a medium saucepan combine mashed stewed tomatoes, chicken stock, rice, butter, chili powder, oregano, garlic salt, and cumin; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes until rice is tender.
Garnish the rice with chopped green onions and optional cheddar cheese, then serve alongside the chicken with tortilla strips and fresh pico de gallo if desired.
Tips while you cook
- Marinate fully
- Seal the chicken and marinade in a zip‑lock bag and refrigerate for the full 1–2 hours before cooking.
- Finish chicken in the oven
- After grilling 5 minutes per side, transfer the chicken to a hot oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Broil cheese briefly
- Spread the ranch, add cheddar, then broil on high for only 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Cover rice while simmering
- Keep the saucepan covered during the 25‑minute simmer to trap steam and cook the rice evenly.
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