Description
Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a taste of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection and topped with creamy sour cream and melted cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal. With its fresh garnishes and zesty lime flavor, this dish is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it alongside Spanish rice, and you have a complete meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup zesty lime dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)
- 1 cup cooked Spanish rice (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in zesty lime dressing for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Spread sour cream over cooked chicken, then top with cheese.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot with optional tortilla chips, Spanish rice, cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg