Tequila Chicken

Recipe courtesy George Stella, 2003

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Total Time:
32 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
12 min
Yield:
2 servings
Level:
Easy
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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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  • on July 16, 2012

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    Good to be sure, but this recipe is WAY too busy. Just Marinate skinless boneless chicken thighs (three times the flavor of breasts in 2 oz. tequila and a little Mexican hot sauce. Salt and pepper and grill on hot grill for about 6 minutes per side. Your guests will love it. Guaranteed!!

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  • on May 24, 2012

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    I added extra cayenne pepper for a bigger kick. This was a really yummy marinade though

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  • on December 27, 2011

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    Spicy, moist, delicious, fast and easy! Lots of flavor without having to marinade overnight.

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