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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe (Applebee’s Copycat) Recipe

Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe (Applebee's Copycat) Recipe
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Enjoy the zesty and flavorful Fiesta Lime Chicken that closely resembles the Applebee’s favorite with this easy-to-follow copycat recipe. Tender chicken breasts marinated in a tangy lime and soy sauce blend, baked to perfection, and topped with melted cheese and a creamy salsa ranch sauce.

Ingredients

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Marinade:

  • 1 ¼ pounds chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 ½ tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Additional:

  • 4 slices Colby Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • ¼ cup mild salsa
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro (plus more for serving)
  • Tortilla chips
  • Pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Prep chicken: Cut chicken into four equal pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and pound until 1-inch thick.
  3. Season chicken: Whisk together avocado oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, taco seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Marinate chicken for 15-45 minutes.
  4. Bake chicken: Place marinated chicken in a baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Finish chicken: Prepare salsa ranch sauce. Brush chicken with sauce, top with cheese, and bake until cheese melts.
  6. Serve over tortilla chips with salsa, pico de gallo, and cilantro.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños to the salsa ranch sauce.
  • Adjust the taco seasoning to suit your spice preference.
  • Feel free to customize toppings with avocado, black beans, or sliced jalapeños.

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Keywords: Fiesta Lime Chicken, Applebee's copycat, Mexican chicken recipe, lime chicken, salsa ranch chicken

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