Description
Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken is a deliciously marinated grilled chicken dish topped with a creamy dressing and melted cheese, served over crunchy corn chips.
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 chunky and spicy salsa
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon Cajun blackened spice mix
- 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 corn chips, crushed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the water, teriyaki sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, tequila, liquid smoke, salt, and ground ginger to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, milk, Cajun blackened spice mix, parsley, hot sauce, and dried dill weed to make the dressing. Cover and refrigerate.
- Preheat a grill to 375-450°F (190-232°C).
- Grill the chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Brush the grilled chicken with the dressing, then top with shredded cheese.
- Broil the chicken until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve over a bed of crushed corn chips or with chips on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the dressing to your spice preference.
- Serve with a side of fresh lime wedges for added zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg