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APPLEBEE'S FIESTA LIME CHICKEN COPYCAT RECIPE



Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat Recipe image

Make and share this Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 lime, juice of
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon tequila
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup real mayonnaise, low fat okay
1/4 cup sour cream, low fat okay
2 tablespoons chunky salsa, spicy
1 tablespoon milk, low fat okay
1 teaspoon Cajun blackened spice mix
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
2 cups corn chips, crumbled

Steps:

  • 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.

LIGHTER FIESTA LIME CHICKEN



Lighter Fiesta Lime Chicken image

This is a lightened up version of the Applebee's south-west favorite. I have skipped the tortilla chips and served it with Spanish rice and a green salad with a spicy vinaigrette to keep the meal light and healthy.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon nonfat milk
2 teaspoons tomatoes, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon canned jalapeno slices, minced
1 teaspoon onion, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1/4 cup 2% mexican cheese blend, made with 2% milk
1 cup baked corn tortilla chips, crumbled
salsa

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl: water, teriyaki, lime juice, garlic, liquid smoke, salt, ginger, tequila. Add chicken, cover and chill about 2 hours. Do not marinade chicken longer than 3 hours.
  • Prepare the Mexi-Ranch sauce by combining the following ingredients in a small bowl: mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, tomato, vinegar, jalapeƱo, onion, parsley, Tabasco, salt, dill, paprika, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper. Mix well until smooth, then cover and chill until needed.
  • When you are ready to cook, preheat your oven's broiler and a grill or girll pan. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and grill chicken for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until done.
  • Arrange cooked chicken in a baking pan. Spread 2 tablespoons of Mexi-Ranch sauce over each piece of chicken, followed by 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese blend. Broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes or just until cheese melts.
  • Spread a bed of 1/4 cup of the crumbled baked tortilla chips on each of 4 plates. Put a piece of chicken on top of the chips on each plate. Garnish with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 1662, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 31

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