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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe
This grilled fiesta lime chicken recipe is an Applebee’s copycat that seriously satisfies with way fewer calories.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
484 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- ½ cup tequila
- ¾ cup lime juice from 6 limes, fresh
- ½ cup orange juice from 2 oranges, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime Seasoning Blend (see note)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 4 lices Colby jack cheese ultra-thin, or Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup 3-cheese ranch dressing I used Kraft, lite
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix tequila, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, fiesta lime seasoning blend, pepper, and cilantro.
- Place the chicken into 2 gallon sized ziplock bags (2 per bag) and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
- After marinating, take the chicken out of the bags and grill on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Brush each chicken liberally with the ranch, and top with a slice of cheese. Allow the cheese to melt over the chicken before taking off the grill.
- Serve with rice, fresh pico de gallo, and lime slices.
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Notes
- Note: If you don't have access to Mrs. Dash seasoning, I recommend using 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of salt instead.
- Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Note: If you don't have access to Mrs. Dash seasoning, I recommend using 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of salt instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
484kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Potassium
579mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
399IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.