Description
A healthier version of the beloved Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken, featuring marinated chicken breasts topped with cheddar cheese and fresh pico de gallo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1/2 cup Tortilla Strips
- Sour Cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine lime juice, olive oil, and taco seasoning in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts, making sure they’re fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill or Oven: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Broil: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prepare the Toppings: If making pico de gallo from scratch, combine diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate your chicken breasts, top with pico de gallo, tortilla strips, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Notes
Use low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
