Texas Style Chicken Tequila Recipe

Name: Texas Style Chicken Tequila
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup tequila; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup tequila
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add garlic and jalapeno, and saute until soft.
3
Pour in chicken stock, tequila, and lime juice.
4
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced to a paste, about 15 minutes.
5
Stir occasionally to make sure it is not sticking.
6
While the sauce is cooking, place the chicken in a bowl, and pour soy sauce over it.
7
Melt remaining butter in a skillet, and saute the onion, red bell pepper and green bell pepper until soft.
8
Remove vegetables, and set aside.
9
Add oil to the skillet, and cook the chicken over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
10
Pour in the sauce and heavy cream, and add the peppers.
11
Bring to a boil, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
12
Remove from heat, and stir in Romano cheese and cilantro.
13
Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
14
Serve immediately.

706

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper, 1/2 cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Texas Style Chicken Tequila 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.

Texas Style Chicken Tequila

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