MEXICALI CHICKEN FOR TWO

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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It's great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. You can cilantro to the salsa, if you like. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 bacon strips, halved
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

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Samantha Huerta
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This is a great recipe for a party. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


BUABAH SAMUEL
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Towhib Farhan
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This is one of my favorite recipes for chicken. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I usually serve it with rice and black beans.


Shirley Gordon
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend, and then I use it to make this dish during the week.


incounter fani
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken, and I've also changed up the vegetables in the sauce. It's always delicious.


mwlazm edit0r
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I usually serve it with pasta or rice.


Amirah
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and just the right amount of spicy. I love serving it with rice and beans.


Zikra Jafar
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This is a great recipe for a party. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


Marilyn Organo
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Heis Freezy
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This is one of my favorite recipes for chicken. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I usually serve it with rice and black beans.


Amy Powell connop
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend, and then I use it to make this dish during the week.


goodluck ken
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken, and I've also changed up the vegetables in the sauce. It's always delicious.


Batakabala Bhai
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I usually serve it with pasta or rice.


mm cc
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and just the right amount of spicy. I love serving it with rice and beans.


Ram Thing
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Phill Olley
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Milliard Aklilu
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The sauce had a nice depth of flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Gershon Simiyu
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of flavors in the sauce. I usually serve it with grilled vegetables and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lucian
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.


Ahmad Danish
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The Mexicali chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and just the right amount of spicy. I will definitely be making this again.