Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken
A flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in zesty lime juice and topped with pico de gallo and cheese, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and/or Monterey Jack)
- Tortillas or rice for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the lime-garlic mixture for at least 30 minutes, or longer for more flavor.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Top each chicken breast with pico de gallo and cheese during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Serve with warm tortillas or rice.
Notes
Let the chicken rest a few minutes after grilling for optimal juiciness. Adjust spices to taste and consider adding chili powder for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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