Fiesta Lime Chicken

LJane's Note:

Much like Applebees, I made a few changes to a recipe found on the internet.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (or a spicy marinade 1 lime)
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon tequila (optional)
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (can use worcestershire sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons salsa
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozarella, colby jack, etc)
• 2 cups lime flavored tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Prepare marinade: Mix together in bowl; water, teriyaki sauce, juice from 1/2 of lime, garlic, tequila (if desired), liquid smoke, salt and ginger.
2. Marinate chicken breasts at least an hour in mixture.
3. Prepare sauce: Mix together in bowl; mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, milk, cajun spice, parsley and hot sauce.
4. Cover and place in refrigerator until needed.
5. Broil or grill chicken chicken until cooked through.
6. Brush tops of chicken breasts with sauce, sprinkle on cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
7. Cut remaining lime into 4ths.
8. Serve chicken on tortilla chips with lime garnish.
9. Great with rice!

Reviews

[KirstenSU04]

Just wanted to let you know that I used to work in the kitchen at Applebees & the 'Mexi-Ranch" Dressing they use to top the chicken is just ranch dressing mixed with salsa. I know you have another concoction that sounds good, but just thought I'd put that info out there for ya :) I didn't rate the dish because I haven't made it.

[NeelamD]

I made this last night and it turned out awesome. I skipped the teriyaki sauce since I didn't have any, but marinated it in tandoori chicken powder instead. I also ended up baking the chicken on a baking sheet lined with foil and garnished it with cilantro leaves and served with a side of potato skins. Thank you for the recipe. It was so good :)

[kperry08]

Made this last night and the entire family loved it. The fiesta lime chicken is the ONLY thing that I order while eating at Applebee's and I must say this was right on the mark, maybe even a little better because it lacked the burnt taste that has been accompanying the meal the last couple of times I ordered it. Will definitely make this again.