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Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)
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⏱️ 35 minutes
👥 4 servings
❤️ Taste: 10/10
Classic
Restaurant-perfect copycat recipe
Similar
Tastes 90% the same, healthier ingredients
Healthy
Fully optimized for metabolic health
Nutrition Facts
Calories
520
Protein
43g
Carbs
18g
Fiber
2g
Health Benefits
Gut Health
6/10
Anti-Inflammatory
4/10
Blood Sugar Control
7/10
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning
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1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
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1 cup crushed tortilla chips
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1 cup pico de gallo
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Mexi-Ranch Sauce:
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Instructions
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1. Pound chicken breasts to even 1/2-inch thickness
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2. Combine lime juice and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
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3. Marinate chicken for 2-3 hours (not longer)
4
4. Mix Mexi-Ranch sauce ingredients, refrigerate
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5. Grill chicken 6-7 minutes per side until done
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6. Top each piece with Mexi-Ranch sauce
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7. Add shredded cheese
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8. Broil 1-2 minutes until cheese melts
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9. Top with crushed tortilla chips and pico de gallo