Tequila And Lime Margarita Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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TEQUILA AND LIME "MARGARITA" CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE



Tequila and Lime

This Tequila Lime Chicken Fajitas recipe is made delicious with an overnight Margarita marinade of tequila, triple sec and lime juice and traditional fajita seasonings and veggies!

Provided by The Wanderlust Kitchen

Categories     Main Dish

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb. chicken breast (thinly sliced)
1 small onion (sliced)
1 small red (yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced)
1 small green bell pepper (sliced)
1/4 cup tequila
1/8 cup triple sec
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon Goya all-purpose seasoning or salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and marinade overnight.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over very high heat. Once hot, transfer chicken, peppers, and onions with marinade liquid into the pan.
  • Let sear for 60 seconds before stirring the chicken and vegetables. Continue to saute every 30 seconds or so until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp (about 4-6 minutes total).
  • Serve hot in the skillet, with warm tortillas, lime, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 448 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 649 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN



Tequila-Lime Chicken image

Grilled chicken breasts with a light, fresh marinade. These are great right off the grill or the breasts can be sliced for chicken fajitas.

Provided by BearsFanJeff

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 chicken breasts, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 -6 boneless chicken breasts
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 small orange, juiced
3/4 cup tequila
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag or a bowl.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds until well mixed.
  • Reserve one cup of the marinade for basting.
  • Pour remaining marinade over the chicken breasts. Marinade in the refrigerator for about an hour.
  • Grill the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes over a low-medium grill. Turn frequently and baste liberally with the reserved marinade.
  • Serve with your favorite side dishes such as Spanish rice, corn and peppers, and guacamole.
  • Or.
  • Slice chicken breasts for fajitas and serve with sauteed onions and peppers.

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