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Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken

Recipe At A Glance
Rating: 5/5

5 stars based on 15 reviews
recipe is ready in 2-5 hrs

Ready in: 2-5 hrs ?
recipe difficulty 3/5

Difficulty: 3/5

Serves/Makes: 4

photo by: Mary Smith
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INGREDIENTS:

1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon tequila
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts
1/4 cup real mayonnaise, low fat okay
1/4 cup sour cream, low fat okay
2 tablespoons spicy, chunky salsa
1 tablespoon milk, low fat okay
1 teaspoon Cajun blackening spice
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
2 cups corn chips, crumbled

DIRECTIONS:

Whisk together the first 8 ingredients, coat chicken in mixture, and marinade for at least 2 hours.

Whisk together the next 9 ingredients, cover, and chill until needed.

Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Discard marinade.

Brush grilled chicken with reserved dressing, sprinkle with cheese, and broil until cheese has melted.

Serve the chicken over a bed of crumbled chips.

NUTRITION:

509 calories, 32 grams fat, 19 grams carbohydrates, 37 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

This Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe from CDKitchen serves/makes 4

Recipe ID: 63034

SUBMITTED BY: lindatn

REVIEWS:

15 Reviews

Guest: Schmoebaby 2011-07-27
We cook this meal all the time and love it. Just a HINT: When I'm in a hurry (I have four kids and a military hubby) I grab a thing of sour cream 16oz and a fiesta packet in the dressing aisle and mix the two and it has the exact same taste and a lot quicker to brush onto the chicken in a hurry. Plus then you have a whole lot to use with chips, veggies or whatever when dinner is done.

Guest: tk 2011-03-23
I thought this was absolutely wonderful and tasted just like Applebees. I used Fat Free Mayo and Fat Free Sour Cream and you couldn't tell the difference.

Guest: slynn 2010-09-10
This is one of my familys' newest, favortie recipes now put into rotation!!! We marinaded the night before and it made the chicken breasts that much more juicy and flavorfull! It was amazing - a MUST try!

Guest: Anonymous 2010-07-23
Thanks so much for this recipe. I was very bummed when Applebee's stopped marinating the chicken and started putting the glaze on it. NOT the same dish at all. I have been craving this for a long time! Thanks from my entire family!

Guest: Jbean 2009-11-23
I just marinated my chicken in lime juice over night and like tripled the recipe. I used colby/jack cheese, tostito chips with a hint of lime, and tositos medium salsa. I mixed the mayo cheese chips and salsa all together along with sour cream, and after I fried the chicken, I topped it with the topping, and baked it for like 30 mins. It was great, alot easier and cheaper than the restaraut version, and my husband said he liked it better than at the restaurant!

Guest: knightmom 2009-06-11
This was delicious. This is also my favorite item @ Applebee's. The only thing I've never liked in the dish @ Applebee's is the burned flavor. I omitted the Cajun Blackened Spice and it did not taste burned. I will make forever @ home. Also I sliced Corn Tortillas thinly and fried them and served with the dish just like Applebee's. Thanks for this awesome recipe.

Guest: Sarah 2009-05-11
Fabulous! My family loved it! The sauce is even good to make as a chip dip.

Guest: Bean 2009-04-28
I'm not really a good cook so my hubby and I live on restaurant food. In an effort to start cooking at home more, I made this recipe just to see how it would turn out because regular chicken is so boring. I omitted the tequila and liquid smoke just because I didn't really think I needed them. Oh my gosh!! This recipe was awesome! Its a pretty good ringer for the real thing at applebees and it tasted just as good heated up the next day! The flavor was great and my hubby couldn't get enough! I can't wait to make it again.

Guest: RazzMaTazz 2008-06-01
This was REALLY good-- especially the marinade. (You could even eliminate the mayo-based sauce.) I modified the recipe significantly to make it more flavorful, more healthy, and (for my kids' sake) less spicy-hot. For the marinade, I'd suggest: doubling the lime, garlic, & ginger. Tequila & liquid smoke can be omitted. Add a teaspoon of minced hot chili pepper or crushed red pepper. Marinating for an hour is enough. Longer is better. For the sauce, reduce the ratio of mayo (for health). Use fat-free sour cream. Better not to use milk. (Too watery). Probably don't really need dill, cumin, or parsley. (Maybe extra cajun ... read more

Guest: Minnie 2008-02-08
This is my favorite dish to order at Applebee's! Now I can enjoy it anytime at home. The preparation is easy and the taste is ridiculously yummy! Do not be afraid to try this one.

Guest: grammy 2007-07-16
very delicious!

Guest: Robin 2007-07-15
I was surprised at how good this was. I haven't had the "real" one at Applebee's but I would definatly make this again. However, it is a bit spicy, I have small kids and it was too spicy for them, and for me.

Guest: Masquiner 2010-07-22
Close enough. It was very good. I found some Fiesta Lime Tortilla Strips by New York Texas Toast. They gave it more of the original flavor even though the strips at Applebee's are multi colored and not flavored. I might leave out the liquisd smoke when I try it the next time and just grill it over the coals. Will keep this in my file.

Guest: heybaby 2009-08-10
I am a cook at applebees and we dont marinate the chicken breast. It is grilled and laid on a bed of red white and blue tortilla strips. Then cilantro glaze and mexican ranch dressing are drizzled on top of the chicken. We add shredded colby jack and it is put into a melt oven.

Guest: Will Taste 2008-02-17
Thank you so much for posting this. I'm headed to the grocery store right now to get the ingredients, I already have a few of the condiments and the chicken breasts. Your recipe will save me a ton of money, as this is my favorite dish on their menu. xoxo

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