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Grilled Chicken Nachos with Lime Crema

Grilled Chicken Nachos with Lime Crema

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Marinade

    • 4 tablespoons tequila
    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
    • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • Lime Crema

    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 limes, zested
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 1 splash heavy cream

  • Nachos Assembly

    • 2 (13 ounce) packages restaurant-style tortilla chips
    • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded pepper Jack cheese
    • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

STEPS

1

Whisk tequila, olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne together in a bowl to make the marinade.

2

Place chicken slices into a plastic bag, add marinade, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3

Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, and enough heavy cream to create a thin consistency for the lime crema. Refrigerate.

4

Remove chicken from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature for 10 minutes.

5

Preheat an outdoor grill on high heat and lightly oil the grate.

6

Cook chicken on the preheated grill until caramelized and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side.

7

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

8

Lay tortilla chips out in a single layer over two cookie sheets. Mix pepper Jack and Mexican cheese together and sprinkle half of the mixture over the chips.

9

Cut the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and distribute evenly over the chips and cheese. Top the chicken with the remaining cheese.

10

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 to 15 minutes.

11

Drizzle lime crema over the nachos and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

787

Calories

  • 26
    Protein
  • 54
    Carbs
  • 52
    Fats

💡 For extra caramelization, brush chicken with a little olive oil before grilling.Feel free to adjust seasoning in the marinade based on your preference.You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream in the lime crema for a tangier flavor.Serve with guacamole or salsa on the side for added variety.