Name: Applebee's Chicken Tequila Lime (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Chili powder; 1/2 tsp Cumin; 1/4 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Lime juice-freshly squeezed; 1/4 cup Tequila; 2 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Garlic-minced; 1/4 cup Cilantro-chopped

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A simplified version of the Applebee's classic, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 14

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
1 tsp 5 mL Chili powder
tsp 2.5 mL Cumin
tsp 1.25 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Sauce
cup 120 mL Lime juice-freshly squeezed
cup 60 mL Tequila
2 tbsp 30 mL Honey
1 tbsp 15 mL Butter
1 tbsp 15 mL Soy sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic-minced
Garnish
cup 30 g Cilantro-chopped

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine all Chicken ingredients and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
While chicken marinates, prepare the Sauce. In a saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Add Garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add Lime juice, Tequila, Honey, and Soy sauce to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Heat Olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Pour Sauce over the cooked chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Garnish with Cilantro and serve immediately.