Fiesta Lime Chicken

Fiesta Lime Chicken - A copycat Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken that is topped with a Mexican ranch sauce, melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup Colby Jack Cheese
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 Tablespoons lime juice
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• 2 Tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup tomato (chopped)
• 2 Tablespoons onion (finely chopped)
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1/2 jalapeno (seeded and chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a resealable plastic bag combine all of the ingredients for the marinade.
2. 2Add chicken and toss to coat. Place in fridge for 8-24 hours.
3. 3Meanwhile prepare the Mexican ranch by combining all of the ingredients and mixing until smooth. Store in fridge until ready to use.
4. 4To prepare the pico de gallo toss all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Store in fridge until ready to use.
5. 5Preheat grill to high heat.
6. 6Place chicken in the grill, discarding the remaining marinade. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until the chicken is fully cooked.
7. 7Top each piece of chicken with a spoonful of the ranch and sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Cover the grill to melt the cheese.
8. 8Once the cheese has melted serve topped with pico de gallo.