Copycat Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Copycat Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken
Description
This recipe marinates chicken breasts in a mixture containing lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, water, and spices including cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Baking the marinated chicken at 350°F yields tender meat. Before finishing, the chicken is brushed with a homemade fiesta lime ranch sauce made from ranch dressing, salsa, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime juice and zest, and Worcestershire sauce, then topped with slices of Colby Jack cheese and baked briefly to melt.
Serve the chicken with Mexican rice, pico de gallo, tortilla chips, and black beans for a meal reminiscent of Applebee's. The lime and ranch dressing topping adds creamy zest, complementing the seasoned chicken well.
Technical tips include ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. The marinade can be left overnight for stronger flavor but should not exceed 12 hours. Store-bought ranch can substitute for homemade fiesta lime ranch if preferred. Nutrition info excludes the accompaniment sides.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breast cut in half, boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fiesta Lime Ranch Topping
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon lime
- lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 lices Colby jack cheese
Garnish and Serving
- Mexican rice
- Pico de Gallo
- tortilla chips
- black beans
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the chicken in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Close to the end of the marinade time, preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, place it in the prepared baking dish, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Near the end of the baking time, combine all the ingredients for the fiesta lime ranch (except for the cheese) in a medium bowl and mix well.
- Remove the pan from the oven and brush the ranch over the chicken. Place 1 slice of Colby Jack cheese over each piece. of chicken and return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve with Mexican rice, pico de gallo, tortilla chips, and/or any other sides of your choice.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight but do not exceed 12 hours.
- Store-bought ranch dressing can replace homemade fiesta lime ranch to simplify preparation.
- Nutritional information does not include tortilla chips, rice, or black beans served on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 474IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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