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Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat

Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat

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Enjoy homemade Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat! Marinated grilled chicken topped with ranch dressing—try it tonight for a tasty dinner!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. In a bowl or ziptop bag, combine lime juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Combine ranch dressing, taco seasoning, and lime juice in a separate bowl to make the Mexi-ranch dressing.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F).
  5. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet, top with Mexi-ranch dressing and shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted.
  7. Serve on tortilla strips with optional garnishes.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg