Tequila Chicken Recipe

Name: Tequila Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup tequila; 1 dash lime juice; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves; ¼ cup butter; 1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup tequila
1 dash lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
¼ cup butter
1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

1
In a large bowl, combine oil, cilantro, tequila, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne.
2
Add chicken and toss to coat.
3
Let marinate for 4-8 hours (let the chicken get drunk!
4
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5
Heat oven 400F.
6
Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
7
Bake 35-40 minutes, or until largest piece is cooked through.
8
Remove from oven and top each breast with a small pat of butter and let melt.
9
Top breasts with shredded Colby jack cheese.

764

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1 cup tequila, 1 dash lime juice, and more.

Yes, Tequila Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tequila Chicken

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