Description
Bring restaurant flavor home with this Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat—zesty grilled chicken topped with creamy dressing and fresh pico de gallo. It’s bold, comforting, and easy to make
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp tequila (optional)
1 tsp liquid smoke
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
For the Dressing:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp chunky, spicy salsa
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp Cajun blackened spice mix
1/4 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp hot sauce
1/8 tsp dried dill weed
For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups crushed corn chips
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and marinate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
In another bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
Preheat your grill to 375–450°F.
Grill marinated chicken breasts for 3–5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Brush grilled chicken with the dressing, then top with shredded cheese.
Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve over crushed corn chips or with chips on the side. Garnish with lime and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
No grill? A stovetop grill pan or cast iron skillet works just fine.
Liquid smoke adds that signature grilled flavor—don’t skip it if you can help it!
The dressing also doubles as a delicious dip or sandwich spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 2+ hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg