From lindatn37932@comcast.net Mon Jun 23 14:16:24 2003 Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2003 22:58:03 +0000 (UTC) From: lindatn Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken Followup-To: rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes Todd Wilbur offers this and other versions of restaurant recipes and name-brand foods. Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken Makes 4 servings. * Marinade: 1 cup water 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon tequila 4 chicken breast fillets * Mexi-ranch dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon milk 2 teaspoons minced tomato 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon minced canned jalapeno slices 1 teaspoon minced onion 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon cumin 1/8 teaspoon chili powder Dash garlic powder Dash ground black pepper * Salad: 1 cup shredded cheddar/Monterey jack cheese blend 2 cups crumbled corn chips or fried tortilla strips To marinate chicken: In medium bowl, combine water, teriyaki sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, liquid smoke, salt, ginger and tequila. Add chicken to bowl. Cover. Chill for 2 to 3 hours. To make dressing: In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, tomato, vinegar, jalapeno, onion, parsley, Tabasco, salt, paprika, dill weed, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Mix well until smooth. Cover. Chill until needed. To cook chicken: When ready to prepare entree, preheat oven to high broil. Preheat grill to high heat. When grill is hot, cook marinated chicken breasts for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Arrange cooked chicken in baking pan. Spread with layer of dressing. Top with 1/4 cup cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Spread bed of 1/2 cup tortilla strips on 4 plates. Slide chicken breast onto strips. Serve with rice, pico de gallo or salsa. Miss Linda Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minnesota 'Top Secret' recipes -- Rec.food.recipes is moderated by Patricia Hill at recipes@swcp.com. Only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please allow several days for your submission to appear. Archives: http://www.cdkitchen.com/rfr/ http://recipes.alastra.com/