Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken, a delightful dish that effortlessly combines the zest of Mexican cuisine with comforting grilled chicken. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in zesty lime dressing, topped with creamy sour cream and melted cheese, all served alongside crunchy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup zesty lime dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)
- 1 cup cooked Spanish rice (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Place chicken in a mixing bowl and coat with lime dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Add toppings: Spread sour cream over each chicken breast and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Broil: Transfer to a broiler-safe pan and broil for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve: Top with crushed tortilla chips if desired and serve alongside Spanish rice garnished with cilantro and lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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