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ShareTweetPinYummlyFiesta Lime Chicken – A copycat Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken that is topped with a Mexican ranch sauce, melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo. I have ordered this Fiesta Lime Chicken at Applebee’s more times than I can count. Years ago it was called Tequila Lime Chicken and that is when I first fell in love with it. Now I love making it at home any night of the week. Copycat recipes are one of my favorite things to make. This Panera Macaroni and Cheese is a staple for quick and easy dinners. There is just something about getting to make restaurant favorites at home!Grilled chicken is a staple in the summer. Grilled Chicken Thighs have a chile sauce that makes them absolutely delicious. Chicken can be boring, so you need to mix it up and make it special! And the Mexi-Ranch on this chicken is going to become a quick favorite.This fiesta chicken is marinaded in soy sauce, lime juice and other spices for hours so it gets tender and delicious. Then you top it with a Mexican ranch sauce and melted cheese. It gets saucy and delicious. The fresh pico takes it over the top make makes it bright, fresh, and great for summer. You can mix up the marinade in the morning before going to work, or even the night before and let it sit overnight and all the next day. Applebee’s chicken is always served with rice and crispy tortilla strips. I make my favorite Mexican rice, just leave out the avocados, and buy tortilla strips in the salad aisle to sprinkle over the top. You have to have all the elements of the restaurant to really enjoy it right? Right down to the Frozen Strawberry Margarita.It is seriously restaurant quality meal at home, with very little work. All of the parts can be made ahead of time and then just put together when it is time for dinner. The Mexican Ranch can be made a couple days ahead, just store in the fridge until ready to use. You can even take a little short cut if you want to use store bought pico to save some time. I may have used our favorite salsa on top a time or two as well. Really whatever works, you are going to love it! This has been a summer time staple in our house for years and years and I don’t see that stopping any time soon. So next time you are looking to break away from Turkey Burgers and try something different, this grilled chicken is it! I mean, it has party in the name, so you know it is going to be good, right?I created a fun group on Facebook, and I would love for you to join us! It’s a place where you can share YOUR favorite recipes, ask questions, and see what’s new at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts (so that you never miss a new recipe)! If you’d like to check it out, you can request to join HERE.Be sure to follow me on Instagram and tag #dinnersdishes so I can see all the wonderful DINNERS, DISHES, AND DESSERTS recipes YOU make! Connect with Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts!Be sure to follow me on my social media, so you never miss a post!Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram AboutLatest PostsShareTweetPinYummlyOTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Stay ConnectedSignup for all the new recipes to be sent to your inbox on Saturday morning! SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully Subscribed!
