Description
Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines grilled chicken with zesty lime, savory taco seasoning, and creamy Colby Jack cheese. The dish is topped with a tangy ranch dressing, mild salsa, and a dollop of sour cream for a delicious finishing touch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice from 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 slices Colby Jack cheese
For Serving:
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- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup mild salsa
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro plus more for serving
Optional Toppings:
- Tortilla chips
- Pico de gallo
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine avocado oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, taco seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add Cheese: Place a slice of Colby Jack cheese on each chicken breast during the last minute of grilling until melted.
- Serve: Top each chicken breast with ranch dressing, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add sliced jalapenos or hot sauce to the chicken marinade.
- You can also bake the chicken in the oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes if grilling is not an option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg