Tequila-lime might sound like a
margarita flavor profile, but we love using it in chicken marinades. While the chicken’s marinating, prep the fixings: purple cabbage, Cotija, and avocado — or really anything you want.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c.tequila
- Juice of 4 limes
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 2jalapeños: 1 finely chopped and 1 sliced, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 1 lb.boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp.vegetable oil
- Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
- 1avocado, sliced
- 1/4head red cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 c.cotija cheese
- Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
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- Step 1
In a large baking dish, whisk together tequila, lime juice, garlic, and chopped jalapeño and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Step 2In a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook chicken until golden and no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Step 3Serve in tortillas with avocado, cabbage, sliced jalapeño, and cotija, and squeeze with lime.
Content retrieved from: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46597/tequila-lime-chicken-tacos-recipe/.
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