Tequila Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Name: Tequila Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup tequila; 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, minced; ⅓ cup chicken broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced; 1/4 cup lime juice; 4 each chicken breasts halves; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper fresh; 12 ea tomatillos; 1 cup chicken broth husked, rinsed cored; 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped; 2 medium jalapeno pepper fresh; 1/2 teaspoon salt optional

Servings: persons

⅓ cup tequila
2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, minced
⅓ cup chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
1/4 cup lime juice
4 each chicken breasts halves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper fresh
12 ea tomatillos
1 cup chicken broth husked, rinsed cored
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped
2 medium jalapeno pepper fresh
1/2 teaspoon salt optional

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*Wear rubber gloves when slicing and seeding peppers.
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Mix marinade ingredients in a plastic food bag.
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Add chicken and close bag, squeezing out as much air as you can.
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Marinate in refirgerator 4 to 8 hours turning bag once.
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TOMATILLO SAUCE: Put tomatillos, jalapenos, tequila, and all but 2 tabl.
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chicken broth into a medium size saucepan.
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Cover and cook over medium high heat 4 to 5 minutes until tomatillos are tender.
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Stir flour and remaining 2 tabl.
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broth until smooth.
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Stir into tomatillo mixture.
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Add cilantro and salt.
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Simmer 4 to 5 minutes over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened.
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Puree in blender or food processor.
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Remove chicken from marinade.
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Discard marinade.
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TO GRILL: Cook chicken 4 to 6 inches above hot coals for about 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until opaque in center when pierced with tip of knife.
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TO BROIL: Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source as directed above.
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TO SERVE: Pour 1 cup hot Tomatillo Sauce onto serving platter.
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Arrange chicken on sauce.
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Serve sauce separately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup tequila, 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, minced, ⅓ cup chicken broth, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Tequila Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tequila Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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