Tequila Lime Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast filets
• 1 C shredded Cheddar Jack cheese

For the marinade:

• 1 C water
• 1/3 C teriyaki sauce 
• 2 T lime juice
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. liquid smoke (this is an awesome ingredient that adds a ton of flavor!)
  
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. tequila (optional)

For the sauce:

• 1/4 C mayonnaise
• 1/4 C sour cream
• 1 T milk
• 2 tsp. minced tomato
• 1 1/2 tsp. white vinegar
• 1 tsp. jalapeno, minced (from a jar)
• 1 tsp. minced onion
• 1/4 tsp. dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp. hot sauce
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. paprika
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp. cumin
• 1/8 tsp. chili powder
• dash of garlic powder
• dash of black pepper

Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a ziploc bag; add chicken and chill for no more than 2 hours.  Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a bowl; mix until smooth, then cover and chill.

Preheat the broiler, and preheat a grill or grill pan (or just a regular non-stick skillet) to high heat.  Grill the chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, until cooked through.

Arrange the chicken in a baking pan; spread a layer of the dressing over each, followed by 1/4 C of the cheese blend.  Broil for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.

I usually serve this with basmati rice and the remaining sauce on the side.