Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken is a zesty and flavorful grilled chicken dish topped with melted cheese and a creamy cilantro-lime crema. This copycat recipe inspired by Applebee’s signature dish is perfect for a festive and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients for Serving:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar-jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup tortilla strips (for garnish)
- lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Make the Crema: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, and hot sauce.
- Top and Broil: Place grilled chicken on a baking sheet, top with crema and cheese. Broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with tortilla strips and lime wedges. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the marinade or increase hot sauce in the crema.
- Pair with cilantro-lime rice or a fresh corn salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
