This is a copycat version of Applebee's beloved fiesta lime chicken, with tender marinated chicken breasts covered in a deliciously creamy and tangy sauce and lots of melted cheese.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Marinating Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs25 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, lime
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1cupwater
1/2cupteriyaki sauce
1/2lime, juiced
3garlic cloves, minced
1tsptequila (optional)
1tspliquid smoke
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspginger
1lbboneless skinless chicken breast
1/4cupmayonnaise
1/4cupsour cream
2tbspsalsa (chunky and spicy to your preference)
1tbspmilk
1tspcajun blackened spice
1/4tspdried parsley
1/4tsphot sauce
1/4tspcumin
1/4tspdried dill
1cup Colby Monterey Jack cheese
2cupscorn chips, crumbled
Instructions
Whisk together water, teriyaki sauce, lime juice, garlic, tequila (optional), liquid smoke, salt, and ginger.