Tequila Orange Bbq Chicken Burritos With Sharp Cheddar Baked Beans And Red Cabbage Recipes

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a grill to medium-high heat.
• In a small dish, combine the salt, chile powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Brush the chicken with the olive oil and sprinkle on all sides with the spice mixture.
• Brush the grill with oil. Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish in a single layer.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the BBQ sauce and chicken broth. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and fork-tender, an additional 40 minutes.

CHICKEN AND BEAN BURRITO VERDE

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the beans, broth and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Transfer the bean mixture to the small bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
• Put the lettuce, cilantro, the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, lime juice, a pinch of salt and a few turns of pepper in a medium bowl and toss to coat.
• Wrap the tortillas in paper towel and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
• To build the burrito, spread 1/3 cup of the bean puree in the center of a warm tortilla. Sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of jalapeno. Top with 1/2 cup of shredded chicken, then 1/2 cup of the lettuce mixture and 2 slices of avocado. Wrap into a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• Serve with the salsa and yogurt alongside.
• Excellent source of: Fiber, Niacin, Protein, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
• Good source of: Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Riboflavin, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc

TEQUILA-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH JALAPEñO

Steps:

• Mix coriander, salt, and red pepper. Sprinkle mixture all over chicken. Arrange chicken, skin side up, on baking sheet; cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Combine orange juice, tequila, brown sugar, honey, 1 jalapeño, and shallot in small saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Add 1 more jalapeño if more heat is desired. Cool glaze. Transfer 3 tablespoons glaze to small bowl and set aside for serving.
• Spray grill with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Arrange chicken, skin side up, on grill. Grill 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush chicken with glaze in saucepan. Turn chicken over; brush with glaze. Grill until juices run clear when pierced with fork or until instant-read thermometer inserted into chicken registers 170°F, turning and brushing occasionally with glaze, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer to platter. Spoon reserved glaze over.

BEAN, CAULIFLOWER AND CHEESE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the cauliflower and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the oregano. Turn the heat off and reserve. Heat a large heavy griddle. Working in batches, heat the tortillas one at a time until they are soft and pliable, about 1 minute per side. Add 2 tablespoons of warm Chorizo Refried Beans to the center of the tortilla, spreading outward to the sides. Add 1 tablespoon of the sauteed cauliflower mixture. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese. Fold in the edges and roll to form a burrito. Return to the griddle just for the cheese to melt, about 10 seconds. Serve warm.
• Heat a medium saute pan on medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until golden in color, about 6 minutes. Remove the chorizo to a drain on a plate lined with some paper towels. Add the onions to the pan with the chorizo fat. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Return the chorizo to the pan. Add the refried beans to the mixture. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and reserve for tostadas and burritos.

TEQUILA WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Zest 1 of the limes and sprinkle the lime zest over the chicken breast.
• Squeeze all 3 limes, and pour the juice over the chicken breasts.
• Pour the tequila over the chicken and.
• Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken and marinate for 3 hours.
• Grill the chicken breast for 5 minutes and pour remaining marinade over the chicken breast on the grill.
• Turn the chicken breast and grill the second side for 4 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breast from the grill and cut into small cubes.
• Heat olive oil in stock pot and add onion and saute for about 10 minutes until translucent.
• Add the garlic, green chilis, cumin, cayene pepper, and cloves and saute for 10 minutes.
• Add beans, chicken,and chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and serve with cheese, chopped green onions, avocado, and sour cream.

TEQUILA-ORANGE CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• To make the marinade: combine all the marinade ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
• Rinse the chicken breast under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• Place chicken in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; pour in the marinade.
• Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
• Turn the bag to distribute the marinade; place in a bowl, and refrigerate 2-4 hours, turning every now and then.
• Remove the chicken from the bag and reserve the marinade.
• Pour the marinade into a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat; boil for 1 minute.
• Grill the chicken breasts, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat, for 8-12 minutes or until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, turning and basting with the marinade once halfway through grilling time; serve warm.

TEQUILA SLOW-COOKED BEEF ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Combine beef roast, tequila, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low until tender, 12 to 18 hours.
• Shred beef using 2 forks; let it cool, about 30 minutes. Transfer shredded beef to a plate using a slotted spoon, reserving cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
• Pour reserved cooking liquid into a large pot; stir in rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix black beans, refried beans, and 1 can green chile peppers together in a bowl.
• Mix spicy enchilada sauce, mild enchilada sauce, and tomato paste together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a deep baking dish.
• Spoon 1/4 cup bean mixture, 1/4 cup rice, 1/2 cup shredded beef, 1 tablespoon sauce, and 2 tablespoons Mexican cheese blend over 1 tortilla. Roll up tortilla and place seam side-down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining ingredients until baking pan is full.
• Cover tortillas with a thick layer of sauce and remaining cheese. Spread remaining 1 can green chile peppers over cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubby and golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.