Description
Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of your favorite restaurant right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe features marinated grilled chicken breasts infused with zesty lime and complemented by a creamy Mexi-ranch dressing. Topped with melted cheese and served on a bed of crunchy tortilla strips, it’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- taco seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, coating well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Prepare the Mexi-ranch dressing by whisking together ranch dressing, taco seasoning mix, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer grilled chicken to a baking sheet, top with Mexi-ranch dressing and shredded cheese, then broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve on tortilla strips and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg