Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken

Posted by Lori:

One of my children's former teachers told me about this great chicken recipe.  She found it on Pinterest. Sounds delicious!  Can't wait to try it!  The recipe comes from http://www.copycatrecipeguide.com/.

Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets

2 cups tortilla chips, crumbled

1 cup Montery jack, colby, or mild cheddar cheese cheese, shredded

Marinade

1/3 cup teriyaki sauce

1 cup water

2 1/2 Tablespoons lime juice

2 Teaspoons garlic

1 Teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1/4 Teaspoon ground ginger

Sauce

16 ounces sour cream

1 Hidden Valley fiesta ranch dips seasoning packet

Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

1. Clean chicken and rinse.
2. Combine teriyaki sauce, water, lime juice, garlic smoked paprika, salt and ginger in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Opt for fresh lime juice over prepared lime juice for optimal flavor.
3. Stir marinade until the salt dissolves in the liquid.
4. Place chicken in marinade and ensure all sides are coated.
5. Top bowl with plastic wrap and place in a refrigerator.
6. Flip chicken in marinade after an hour.
7. Remove chicken after a total of 2 hours marinading.
8. Combine sour cream and the fiesta ranch seasoning packet in a small mixing bowl. Stir to incorporate the sauce. Refrigerate as needed.
9. Preheat oven to a high broil.
10. Preheat grill to high.
11. Grill each chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until done.
12. Place chicken on a baking sheet, then coat each with a layer of the dressing mixture.
13. Top each chicken piece with a thick layer of shredded cheese. If you want to lower calories, minimize the amount of cheese used.
14. Place baking sheet in the oven and broil for about 3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
15. Plate chicken on a half-cup of tortilla strips.
16. Serve chick with flavored rice and fresh pico de gallo.
17. Garnish with lime wedges and parsley if desired.

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