Description
Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken is a zesty grilled chicken dish topped with creamy dressing, melted cheese, and crunchy corn chips for a bold and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon tequila
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons spicy salsa
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded Colby Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups crushed corn chips
Instructions
- Mix water, teriyaki sauce, lime juice, garlic, tequila, liquid smoke, salt, and ginger to make marinade
- Add chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, milk, Cajun seasoning, parsley, hot sauce, and dill to make dressing and refrigerate
- Preheat grill to medium high heat
- Grill chicken for 3 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked
- Transfer chicken to baking dish and spread dressing on top
- Sprinkle cheese over chicken and broil until melted and bubbly
- Serve over crushed corn chips
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor
- Use fresh lime juice for best results
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy
- Let chicken rest before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 140