Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe-Close Clone

This recipe for Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken, is a close clone or copycat recipe. It's very close to the original if not better. Serve with Pico de Gallo and Spanish rice on the side.

Ingredients:

• 1 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup tequila (non-alcoholic may be used)
• 2 cup tortilla chips
• 1/4 cup Mexi-ranch Dressing (recipe to follow)
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar jack cheese

Mexi-ranch Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon salsa
• 3 tablespoons ranch dressing
  

Directions:

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