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Sweet Tequila-Lime Chicken Recipe

Sweet Tequila-Lime Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tequila
1 tsp grated lime rind
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 to 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
cooking spray
4 (4-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions:

Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Set aside.
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
Add tequila mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes. Uncover, turn chicken, and simmer 2 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is thickened.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	72.39 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.87g	1%
Cholesterol	16.73mg	6%
Sodium	247.83mg	10%
Potassium	116.3mg	2%
Total Carbs	8.52g	3%
Sugars	5.02g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.09g	0%
Protein	5.82g	12%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	11.8mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	106.67 Kcal (447 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.29g	1%
Cholesterol	24.65mg	6%
Sodium	365.18mg	10%
Potassium	171.37mg	2%
Total Carbs	12.55g	3%
Sugars	7.39g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	0%
Protein	8.57g	12%
Vitamin C	13mg	15%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	17.4mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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Weightwatchers Points

1.5

Points
2

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free

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