Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken
Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken is a delightful blend of zesty flavors and creamy textures, making it the perfect dish for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe features marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, topped with a tangy lime dressing, sour cream, and melted cheese. With the added crunch of tortilla chips, this dish is not just a feast for the taste buds but also visually appealing. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or a lively summer barbecue, Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup zesty lime dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)
- 1 cup cooked Spanish rice (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in lime dressing for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Spread sour cream over cooked chicken and sprinkle with cheese.
- Broil in a pan for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with Spanish rice, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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