Description
Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken is a zesty grilled chicken topped with creamy dressing, melted cheese, and served with 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 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
- 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
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, milk, Cajun spice, parsley, hot sauce, and dill to make dressing
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat
- Grill chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked
- Brush chicken with dressing and top with cheese
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Serve over crushed corn chips
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor
- Use fresh lime juice for best taste
- Avoid overcooking the chicken
- Keep corn chips separate until serving for crunch
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1100
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 135