Touchdown Tequila Chicken Recipe |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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 |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine lime juice, tequila, triple sec, cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and marinate chicken for 3 hours or overnight (depending on how much you like the tequila flavor).
2. Marinate peppers and onion in Vegetable Marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Preheat outdoor grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill, turning once, until juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Drain peppers and onions, grill in a grill basket until tender and browned on edges, about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Slice the chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips. Serve with peppers and onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream.
5. A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
6. Vegetable Marinade:
7. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
8. Yield: about 1 cup
9. Home Cook Recipe: A viewer or guest of the show, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchen have not tested this recipe and therefore cannot make representation as to the results.
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