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Spicy Tequila-Lime Marinated Chicken

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Description

Perfect topping for homemade corn tortillas! Quick and easy for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • ½ cups Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice (for 1/2 Cup You'll Need About 2 Limes)
  • ¼ cups Tequila
  • 1 ounce, fluid Triple Sec
  • ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ¼ teaspoons Cumin
  • ½ teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1  Serrano Pepper, Stem (and Seeds, Optional) Removed
  • 1 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

Preparation

Combine all ingredients listed (except chicken) in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixture is smooth.

Pour marinade into a shallow dish and place chicken in dish to marinate for 1-2 hours. Flip the chicken breasts once about halfway through the marinade time.

Place a pan over medium high heat and sear the chicken breasts on each side. It should take about 4-5 minutes per side. Reserve excess marinade.

After both sides are golden brown, reduce heat to medium low and remove chicken from pan. Put chicken onto a cutting board and slice chicken into strips, about 1/2 inch thick.

Return chicken to pan and add the excess marinade. Stir everything to combine and let simmer for another 3-4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked all the way through.

Remove from heat and use chicken anyway you see fit! My favorite way is to use the chicken for tacos and top with caramelized onions, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, and lettuce!

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Lynda on 5.4.2012

This sounds great … but I’m never sure what’s meant by a “whole chicken breast… ” Is that the breast with two “halves” or is each half a whole breast? I tried googling this question once and found that the answer to that question is … yes. It’s definitely one or the other depending on who’s answering the question. So … for THIS recipe?

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ceramartin on 5.2.2012

How do you get such nice grill marks?!

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LavandulaLady on 10.28.2012

Wonderful! I used a jalapeno instead of serrano, but it worked its magic and this definitely had a kick. Must use this recipe again.

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funsizesarge on 7.12.2012

I finally tried this this week and it is wonderful! I changed it a litte: 1/2C tequila, no triple sec in the house so skipped it, handful cilantro. Followed the rest of the ingredients/suggestions and marinated over night; used the grill pan and finished in the oven. Served with cilantro lime quiona and a squirt of lemon – a delicious lunch! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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