Tequila Chicken

Name: Tequila Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup tequila; 1 dash lime juice; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Submitted by Trudski2010

"I learned this recipe from a nanny we had from Mexico."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup vegetable oil
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup tequila
1 dash lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₈ teaspoon 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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Reviews

This was an easy recipe to put together. I did do 2 things different: first I grilled the chicken and I didn't add the butter. The chicken was very moist but it just didn't have the flavor we were hoping for. Next time I'll try it with 1 1/4 cup margarita mix, 1/2 cup of tequila, 1/2 cup of triple sec /oj and leave the rest of the seasoning the same. I will update when we have made it again. Made for Spring PAC 2008

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