Applebees Tequila Lime Chicken In Creamy Southwest Sauce Food

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN FROM APPLEBEE'S

Steps:

• Marinate 2-3 hours.
• For mexi-ranch blend all ingredients in blender.
• Grill chicken on outdoor or indoor grill. When done, place in casserole dish.
• Top with mexi- ranch dressing and cheese. Bake at 350 F until cheese is melted.
• Arrange on dinner plates on top of crushed tortilla chips. Seve with extra mexi- sauce.

COPYCAT APPLEBEE'S SOUTHWEST LIME GRILLED CHICKEN IRRESIST-A-BOWL

Steps:

• Marinate chicken overnight in chipotle marinade - add juice from 1 lime
• Prepare chicken* Air fry at 350 for 10 minutes* OR Grill pan on medium high for 10 minutesSet aside to rest
• Prepare cilantro lime rice* I use minute rice - 6 minutes - and then add 2 tbsp cilantro from tube and juice of 1 lime* can also use prepackaged, preseasoned cilantro lime blends of Minute Rice
• Prepare guacamole by mashing avocado, adding in pico, cilantro, salt and lime juice. cover and refrigerate until ready
• Prepare chimichurri by stirring together parsley, garlic, evoo, vinegar, salt and red pepper (if using fresh parsley, you'll need to add more evoo)
• Assemble ingredients:* place romaine in bottom of bowl* top with 2/3 cup cilantro lime rice* top with 2 Tbsp each of guacamole, pico, corn & black bean salsa* top with 1 chicken breast sliced* spread chimichurri on sliced chicken* sprinkle tortilla strips on top* serve with lime wedge

APPLEBEE'S TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN IN CREAMY SOUTHWEST SAUCE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tequila, lime juice, hot sauce and vegetable or canola oil. Add the chicken to the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up 4 hours. (See Notes) When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400F or grill to medium. Shake the excess marinade off the meat and season the pieces with salt and pepper. Grill or roast the meat until cooked through, about 40 minutes in the oven or 8 minutes per side on the grill. While the meat is cooking, stir together the cilantro, dressing and salsa in a medium-size bowl. Arrange cooked chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread a layer of Salsa-Ranch dressing over each piece of chicken, followed by 1/4 cup of cheese blend. Broil in preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or just until cheese has melted. Spread a bed of about 1/2 cup crumbled corn chips on each of 4 plates. Slide a chicken breast onto the chips on each plate and serve.

APPLEBEE'S TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN IN CREAMY SOUTHWEST SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tequila, lime juice, hot sauce and vegetable or canola oil. Add the chicken to the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up 4 hours. (See Notes) When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400F or grill to medium. Shake the excess marinade off the meat and season the pieces with salt and pepper. Grill or roast the meat until cooked through, about 40 minutes in the oven or 8 minutes per side on the grill. While the meat is cooking, stir together the cilantro, dressing and salsa in a medium-size bowl. Arrange cooked chicken in a 9"x13" inch baking dish. Spread a layer of Salsa-Ranch dressing over each piece of chicken, followed by 1/4 cup of cheese blend. Broil in preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or just until cheese has melted. Spread a bed of about 1/2 cup crumbled corn chips on each of 4 plates. Slide a chicken breast onto the chips on each plate and serve.

APPLEBEE'S FIESTA LIME CHICKEN COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

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

APPLEBEE'S TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• To prepare chicken, pour lime juice and tequila into a sealable plastic bag.
• Place chicken in the bag and place in refrigerator.
• Marinate chicken overnight or up to 6 hours.
• To prepare salsa ranch dressing, in a small bowl mix salsa and ranch dressing.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
• To assemble: Scatter tortilla chips on an oven-safe plate. Place shredded chicken on top of tortilla chips. Pour salsa ranch dressing over chicken. Cover with the shredded Cheddar jack cheese. Place chicken under the broiler until cheese is melted. Be careful, plate will be hot!
• Serve with pico de gallo and Spanish rice on the side.

LOWER FAT TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients then chicken in a medium bowl and allow to marinade for 2-3 hours.
• Combine the next set of dressing ingredients (ingredients up to the chicken) in a medium bowl, cover, and chill until needed.
• Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
• Arrange the cooked chicken in a baking pan, brush with prepared mexi-ranch dressing, and sprinkle with cheese.
• Broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes, or just until the cheese has melted.
• Serve the chicken over a bed of crumbled chips.
• Serve with Spanish rice and pico de gallo or salsa.

FIESTA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare marinade: Mix together in bowl; water, teriyaki sauce, juice from 1/2 of lime, garlic, tequila (if desired), liquid smoke, salt and ginger.
• Marinate chicken breasts at least an hour in mixture.
• Prepare sauce: Mix together in bowl; mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, milk, cajun spice, parsley and hot sauce.
• Cover and place in refrigerator until needed.
• Broil or grill chicken chicken until cooked through.
• Brush tops of chicken breasts with sauce, sprinkle on cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
• Cut remaining lime into 4ths.
• Serve chicken on tortilla chips with lime garnish.
• Great with rice!

APPLEBEE'S TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Set oven to broil. To prepare chicken, pour lime juice and tequila into a sealable plastic bag. Place chicken in bag and chill. Marinate chicken overnight. To prepare Mexi-ranch dressing, in a small bowl mix the salsa and ranch dressing. Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. To assemble: Scatter tortilla chips on an oven-safe plate. Place chicken on top of tortilla chips. Pour Mexi-ranch dressing over chicken. Cover with the shredded Cheddar jack cheese. Place chicken under the broiler until cheese is melted. Be careful, plate will be hot! Serve with pico de gallo and Spanish rice on the side.