Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

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This easy Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe is an Applebee’s copycat that seriously satisfies! Tender, juicy marinated chicken breasts are flavorful as can be and grilled with a slice of cheese that melts beautifully on top.

Why We Love This Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

Fiesta lime chicken is my favorite thing to order at Applebee’s, and it’s even better when made at home! Check out what makes it so crave-worthy:

Lower in calories: If you order it at the restaurant, it will contain 1200 calories, but my version is lees than 500!
Marinated to perfection: The ingredients make such an amazing marinade that really flavor the chicken and make it tender and succulent.
Copycat: I love a good copycat recipe that turns out even better than the original.

What kind of cheese should I use on tequila lime chicken?

Any good melting cheese will work with this recipe. I prefer colby jack or cheddar cheese, but you could also use gruyere or mozzarella.

Chicken enchiladas with fiesta lime chicken on a plate with rice and lime wedges.

How to Store and Reheat

Once cooled to room temperature, you can store any leftover fiesta lime chicken you have in an airtight container in the fridge. For the best reheated results, pop it in either the air fryer or oven until warmed all the way through.

How to Freeze

Freeze fiesta lime chicken for up to 3 months. Just make sure it’s cooled to room temperature prior to storing in an airtight freezer-safe container.

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve this chicken with rice, fresh pico de gallo, and lime slices for a flavorful and full meal. You can also serve it with a fresh green salad or even refried beans.

Fiesta lime chicken enchiladas paired with rice and lime wedges.

More Mexican Chicken Recipes We Love

If you’ve had Fiesta Lime Chicken form Applebee’s and loved it, then this is the recipe for you! Packed full of Tex Mex flavors, this easy chicken dinner is perfect for a tasty weeknight meal.

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Total Time
: 35 minutes

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix tequila, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, fiesta lime seasoning blend, pepper, and cilantro. Place the chicken into 2 gallon sized ziplock bags (2 per baand pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
After marinating, take the chicken out of the bags and grill on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through. Brush each chicken liberally with the ranch, and top with a slice of cheese. Allow the cheese to melt over the chicken before taking off the grill.
Serve with rice, fresh pico de gallo, and lime slices.

Notes

Leave the chicken to marinate for as long as possible (overnight is best)
Any good melting cheese will work with this recipe you could also use cheddar, gruyere or mozzarella
If unsure if the chicken is cooked use a meat thermometer and check it reaches 165F
Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days

Nutrition Facts

Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484
Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 112mg37%

Sodium 635mg28%

Potassium 579mg17%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 399IU8%

Vitamin C 32mg39%

Calcium 229mg23%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:Mexican

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How To Make Fiesta Lime Chicken Step by Step

Marinate the chicken: Mix together 1/2 cup tequila, 3/4 cup lime juice, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 TBSP fiesta lime seasoning blend, 1 tsp black pepper and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro. Place 4 chicken breasts into two different ziplock bags, pour the marinade over the chicken and marinate for 6-8 hours in the fridge.