Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Applebee’s with this Easy Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat recipe. Succulent chicken marinated in zesty lime and spices is grilled to perfection, topped with a creamy pico de gallo sauce. This dish transforms any weeknight into a festive culinary celebration, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and chili powder. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high (400°F or 200°C) while the chicken marinates.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade; grill for about 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the Sauce: Combine sour cream and pico de gallo in a small bowl until well mixed.
- Serve It Up: Place grilled chicken on plates, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with lime wedges as desired.
- Enjoy! Pair with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican/American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast with sauce (210g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg