You up for it? Wanna make Applebee's famous Tequila Lime Chicken (also known as Fiesta Lime Chicken) in your own kitchen or backyard?As part of my awesome Secret Restaurant Recipes library, I've got the lip-smackin' lime tequila chicken recipe for you right here. All you need to do is run to the store, fire up the grill, and amaze the world!
I've included YOUR new Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken in my delicious Applebees Recipes series in an attempt to put 10,000 smiles on 10,000 faces. Unfortunately, I have no way of tracking this, so I'll just assume I'm doing my part.
If you'd like to thank me, a five star rating at the top of this page is all the thanks I'll ever need. Hey, I'm easy! Okay, here it is, and I hope you love it!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup tequila
- 2 cups fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups fresh, crunchy corn tortilla strips
- ½ Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Applebee's Mexi Ranch Dressing (4 tbsp. salsa mixed with ¾ cup ranch dressing)
Instruction:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken, lime juice, and tequila. Shake well and marinate overnight.
- When ready, remove chicken from lime tequila marinade and grill over medium heat 10 minutes, flipping half way through grilling. Be sure chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Meanwhile, set your oven to broil.
- Place tortilla strips on serving plate and top with a chicken breast. Do this for each chicken breast.
- Smother grilled chicken breasts with Mexi-ranch dressing and cheese (divide portions so they're equal).
- Place each plate of glorious food under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is completely melted and just starting to bubble.
- Promptly and carefully remove plates from oven.
- Top with pico de gallo and Spanish rice. Mmmmmmmm!
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