Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

If you’ve had Fiesta Lime Chicken form Applebee’s and loved it, then this is the recipe for you! Packed full of Tex Mex flavors, this easy chicken dinner is perfect for a tasty weeknight meal.

Have you guys tried the Fiesta Lime Chicken at Applebee’s? I have and I loved it, so wanted to make my own version at home. It’s so easy to make and it’s a great way to spice up your weekly meal routine.

How To Make This Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

• 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.

A Healthier Version Of An Applebee’s Classic

Fiesta Lime Chicken is a classic on the Applebee’s menu, and it’s always one of my top choices when I want a treat! My recipe not only contains all of the flavors of the original dish, but it’s actually healthier for you too! If you order it at the restaurant, it will contain 1200 calories, but my version is lees than 500!

What To Serve With Fiesta Lime Chicken

I love to serve this chicken with rice, fresh pico de gallo, and lime slices for a flavorful and full meal. You can also serve it with a fresh green salad or even refried beans.

Marinated Mexican Chicken

The chicken breasts are marinated in a delicious mix of Mexican flavors that really bring the Fiesta Lime Chicken alive. Marinate it for as long as possible for the best results. The marinade ingredients are:

• tequila
• lime juice
• orange juice
• garlic
• fiesta lime seasoning
• cilantro

These ingredients make such an amazing marinade that really flavor the chicken and make it tender and succulent.

Top Tips To Make Fiesta Lime Chicken

• Leave the chicken to marinate for as long as possible (overnight is best) 
• Any good melting cheese will work with this recipe you could also use cheddar, gruyere or mozzarella 
• If unsure if the chicken is cooked use a meat thermometer and check it reaches 165F 
• Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days

Be sure to check out these other Mexican chicken recipes!

Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

Mexican Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad

Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

If you've had Fiesta Lime Chicken form Applebee's and loved it, then this is the recipe for you! Packed full of Tex Mex flavors, this easy chicken dinner is perfect for a tasty weeknight meal.

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Total Time : 35 minutes

Servings: 4 people

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Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup good quality tequila
• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tablespoons Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime Seasoning Blend If you don't have access to this, use 1 tps. Paprika, 1 tsp. cumin, and 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. fresh black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 slices Ultra Thin Colby Jack or Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup Lite 3-Cheese Ranch I used Kraft

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 baand 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.

Notes

Leave the chicken to marinate for as long as possible (overnight is best)
Any good melting cheese will work with this recipe you could also use cheddar, gruyere or mozzarella
If unsure if the chicken is cooked use a meat thermometer and check it reaches 165F
Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days

Nutrition Facts

Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 112mg37%

Sodium 635mg28%

Potassium 579mg17%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 399IU8%

Vitamin C 32mg39%

Calcium 229mg23%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:Mexican

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