Touchdown Tequila Chicken Recipe Recipe

Name: Touchdown Tequila Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups lime juice or margarita mix; 1/2 cup tequila; 1/2 cup triple sec or orange juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thick strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thick strips; 1 large Vidalia onion, cut into wedges; Vegetable Marinade, recipe follows; Shredded Mexican cheese blend, for serving; Salsa, for serving; Sour cream, for serving; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup lime juice or margarita mix; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups lime juice or margarita mix
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup triple sec or orange juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thick strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thick strips
1 large Vidalia onion, cut into wedges
Vegetable Marinade, recipe follows
Shredded Mexican cheese blend, for serving
Salsa, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lime juice or margarita mix
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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In a bowl, combine lime juice, tequila, triple sec, cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes.
2
Add chicken and marinate chicken for 3 hours or overnight (depending on how much you like the tequila flavor).
3
Marinate peppers and onion in Vegetable Marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4
Preheat outdoor grill to medium heat.
5
Remove chicken from marinade and grill, turning once, until juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
6
Drain peppers and onions, grill in a grill basket until tender and browned on edges, about 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Slice the chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips.
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Serve with peppers and onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream.
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

675

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups lime juice or margarita mix, 1/2 cup tequila, 1/2 cup triple sec or orange juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Touchdown Tequila Chicken Recipe 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.

Touchdown Tequila Chicken Recipe

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