Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CHICKEN:; 1/2 cups Tequila; 1-1/4 cup Water; 2 Limes, Juiced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 4 whole (6-8 Oz. Size) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts; Salt And Pepper, to taste; FOR THE CABBAGE SLAW:; 2 teaspoons Salt; 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 3 cups Purple Cabbage, Shredded; 3 cups Green Cabbage Shredded; FOR THE PICO DE GALLO:; 4 Ripe Plum Tomatoes, Seeded And Diced; 1 Small Red Onion, Chopped; 1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro ( Or Less); 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; Salt To Taste; ADDITIONAL FOR SERVING:; 12 Small Flour Tortillas; 2 Ripe Avocados, Peeled, Pitted And Diced; 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese; Lime Wedges

Servings: persons

FOR THE CHICKEN:
1/2 cups Tequila
1-1/4 cup Water
2 Limes, Juiced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
4 whole (6-8 Oz. Size) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Salt And Pepper, to taste
FOR THE CABBAGE SLAW:
2 teaspoons Salt
3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
3 cups Purple Cabbage, Shredded
3 cups Green Cabbage Shredded
FOR THE PICO DE GALLO:
4 Ripe Plum Tomatoes, Seeded And Diced
1 Small Red Onion, Chopped
1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro ( Or Less)
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
Salt To Taste
ADDITIONAL FOR SERVING:
12 Small Flour Tortillas
2 Ripe Avocados, Peeled, Pitted And Diced
1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese
Lime Wedges

1
For the chicken:
2
In a bowl combine tequila, water, lime juice, garlic and salt.
3
Place chicken in a large zip-lock bag, pour marinade into the bag and close. (Try to get out as much air as possible). Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4
Preheat a gas grill to medium high. Clean and oil the grate. Season chicken with black pepper. Place chicken on the grill and cook covered, turning as needed until nicely charred and it registers a temperature of 160 F. This should take around 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, let it cool for 5-10 minutes and slice.
5
For the cabbage slaw:
6
In a large bowl combine salt, olive oil and apple cider vinegar and stir. Add cabbage and toss, so it is evenly coated with dressing.
7
For the pico de gallo (makes 2 cups):
8
Combine tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice and season with salt. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. It tastes best the same day.
9
To assemble:
10
Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium heat. Divide chicken between the tortillas. Add cabbage slaw, pico de gallo and diced avocado. Top with cheese. Serve.

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CHICKEN:, 1/2 cups Tequila, 1-1/4 cup Water, 2 Limes, Juiced, and more.

Yes, Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos 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 Lime Chicken Tacos

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