Tequila Lime Chicken With Zesty Mexi-Corn And White Rice Recipe

Name: Tequila Lime Chicken With Zesty Mexi-Corn And White Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tequila Lime Chicken:; 6 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Large Jalapeno, Minced; 1/4 Cup Cilantro, finely chopped; 1 Teaspoon Sea salt; 1/2 Cup Tequila; 4 Small Limes, juiced; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts; Zesty Mexi-Corn:; 5 Ears Fresh Sweet Corn, Removed from cob; 1 Large Red Peper, Chopped; 1 Large Poblano Pepper, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Small Lime; 1 Pinch Salt; 1 Pinch Pepper; 1 Pinch Cumin; 1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Finely Chopped; Rice:; 4 Cups Long Grain White Rice; 8 Cups Water; 1 Pinch Sea Salt

Servings: persons

Tequila Lime Chicken:
6 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Large Jalapeno, Minced
1/4 Cup Cilantro, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Sea salt
1/2 Cup Tequila
4 Small Limes, juiced
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Zesty Mexi-Corn:
5 Ears Fresh Sweet Corn, Removed from cob
1 Large Red Peper, Chopped
1 Large Poblano Pepper, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Small Lime
1 Pinch Salt
1 Pinch Pepper
1 Pinch Cumin
1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Finely Chopped
Rice:
4 Cups Long Grain White Rice
8 Cups Water
1 Pinch Sea Salt

1
Tequila Lime Chicken:
2
PreparationFlaten chicken breast to tenderize and place in large ziplock bag. Mince garlic and jalapeno, then add to bag. Finely chop cilantro, then add to bag. Measure half a teaspoon of sea salt, then add to bag. Measure half a cup of tequila (four shots), then pour over chicken and other ingredients. Lastly, measure 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Seal bag, removing as much of the air as possible. Mix the ingredients around in the bag very well, then place in refrigirator for at least 12 hours before grilling.
3
On clean grill, lightly coat grill vegetable oil then heat to medium high. Place chicken on grill, and distribute remaining marinade evenly over breasts. Grill covered, about 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked all the way through.
4
Zesty Mexi-Corn:
5
PreparationHeat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add corn and peppers. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper to taste. Cut lime in half and squeeze lime juice into pan. Stir and continue to cook until vegetables a slightly tender (al dente). Remove from heat, add to serving dish and toss with fresh cilantro.
6
Rice:
7
Bring water to boil, add rice and salt, cover and continue boiling for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.

1280

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tequila Lime Chicken:, 6 Cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 Large Jalapeno, Minced, 1/4 Cup Cilantro, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tequila Lime Chicken With Zesty Mexi-Corn And White Rice 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 With Zesty Mexi-Corn And White Rice

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions