Tequila Chicken

Recipe courtesy George Stella, 2003

Show: Low Carb and Lovin' ItEpisode: Low Carb Revolution

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 32 min

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Ingredients

Marinade:

2 tablespoons canola or olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
1/8 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 dashes cayenne pepper (less than 1/8 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 pound (2 large half breasts) boneless skinless chicken breast; sliced
completely in half making 4 pieces
1-ounce tequila
4 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese

Optional garnish (2 tablespoons each serving):

1 small red onion, diced (use remainder of onion for marinade)
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 whole green onion, chopped
1 curly "Mexican" pepper or cubano, diced
1 sprig fresh cilantro leaves
Salsa picante
Sour cream, in a squeeze bottle
1 tablespoon sliced black olives
1 lemon and lime, cut in thin wedges

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a bowl, place 2 tablespoons canola oil, all marinade ingredients, and chicken, and mix thoroughly.

In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high to high heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the hot pan and sear on one side until golden brown for about 1 minute. Turn and sear the other side for a few seconds more, and sizzle with the tequila.

Transfer seared chicken breasts to a lightly greased sheet pan and bake in oven for about 10 minutes until fully cooked.

Remove chicken from oven and top with the shredded cheese. Place back in the oven for just a minute to melt the cheese and remove. Serve and enjoy!

Make it Supreme!

Before serving, top with sour cream, salsa picante, and other vegetables for garnish.

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recipe Tequila Chicken
Kelly Fullerton, CA 01-08-2009
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Simply Delicious...Full of Flavor !
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is simply one of the Best Chicken Recipes I have come across period ! Full of amazing flavors & a hugh hit w/my friends... & family !!!Read more
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Bonnie Davie , FL 06-14-2008
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Simple and Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was very simple to prepare and full of flavor. I live in close proximity to Miami with a huge cuban and mexican... influence and this recipe rivals any similar restaurant dish I have had.Read more
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Donna Largo, FL 01-09-2008
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I would have to change the length of prep time. Lots of chopping and dicing, especially if you make the salsa picante. But... other than that, this is a definite keeper.Read more
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CHRIS Fredericksburg, VA 10-16-2007
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Household hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Both my husband and sister loved this chicken recipe.
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Angela Laytonsville, MD 02-05-2007
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Awesome Chicken recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great easy recipe!
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KATA Phoenix, AZ 01-25-2005
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Easy and Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a really easy recipe and it is really good too. I used sharp cheddar cheese the second time though to add even more... flavor. It was awesome. Thanks a lot - KataRead more