Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken

Grilled boneless breast marinated in lime juice and tequila flavors. Typically served with crisp tortilla strips, Southwest rice and Pico de Gallo.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic - minced
• 1 teaspoon tequila
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 lb. boned, skinned chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup real mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons spicy, chunky salsa
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon Cajun blackening spice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
• 2 cups corn chips - crumbled

Procedures

1. Whisk together the first 8 ingredients, coat chicken in mixture, and marinade for at least 2 hours.
2. To prepare the dressing: whisk together the next 9 ingredients, cover, and chill until needed.
3. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Discard marinade.
4. Brush grilled chicken with reserved dressing, sprinkle with cheese, and broil until cheese has melted.
5. Serve the chicken over a bed of crumbled chips.

Serves 4
Tip: Serve with Spanish rice and salsa.