Tequila Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup tequila
1 dash lime juice
1 tbsp ground cumin
3 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine oil, cilantro, tequila, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne.
Add chicken and toss to coat.
Let marinate for 4-8 hours (let the chicken get drunk!).
Heat oven 400°F.
Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until largest piece is cooked through.
Remove from oven and top each breast with a small pat of butter and let melt.
Top breasts with shredded Colby jack cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	771.99 Kcal (3232 kJ)
Calories from fat	461.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.27g	79%
Cholesterol	216.93mg	72%
Sodium	1713.93mg	71%
Potassium	753.55mg	16%
Total Carbs	12.2g	4%
Sugars	0.11g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	2%
Protein	60.98g	122%
Vitamin C	14.2mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	462.6mg	46%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199.7 Kcal (836 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.26g	79%
Cholesterol	56.12mg	72%
Sodium	443.36mg	71%
Potassium	194.93mg	16%
Total Carbs	3.16g	4%
Sugars	0.03g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.11g	2%
Protein	15.78g	122%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	24%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	119.7mg	46%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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