Texas Style Chicken Tequila Recipes

TOUCHDOWN TEQUILA CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• 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).
• Marinate peppers and onion in Vegetable Marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• 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.
• Slice the chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips. Serve with peppers and onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

TEQUILA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a bowl, place 2 tablespoons canola oil, all marinade ingredients, and chicken, and mix thoroughly.
• In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high to high heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the hot pan and sear on one side until golden brown for about 1 minute. Turn and sear the other side for a few seconds more, and sizzle with the tequila.
• Transfer seared chicken breasts to a lightly greased sheet pan and bake in oven for about 10 minutes until fully cooked.
• Remove chicken from oven and top with the shredded cheese. Place back in the oven for just a minute to melt the cheese and remove. Serve and enjoy!
• Make it Supreme!
• Before serving, top with sour cream, salsa picante, and other vegetables for garnish.

TEXAS STYLE CHICKEN TEQUILA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, and saute until soft. Pour in chicken stock, tequila, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced to a paste, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure it is not sticking.
• While the sauce is cooking, place the chicken in a bowl, and pour soy sauce over it. Melt remaining butter in a skillet, and saute the onion, red bell pepper and green bell pepper until soft. Remove vegetables, and set aside.
• Add oil to the skillet, and cook the chicken over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Pour in the sauce and heavy cream, and add the peppers. Bring to a boil, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in Romano cheese and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions, and keep warm.
• Cook 1/3 cup cilantro, garlic, and jalapeños in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 5 minutes; add stock, tequila and lime juice.
• Bring mixture to a boil and cook until paste like; set aside.
• Pour soy sauce over chicken, set aside for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook onion and peppers with remaining butter until limp, about 5 minutes.
• Add chicken and soy sauce, then add reserved tequila/lime paste and cream; mix until all ingredients are blended well.
• Simmer sauce until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
• Serve over cooked fettuccine and garnish with reserved cilantro and additional diced jalapeños, if desired.

CREAMY CHICKEN TEQUILA PASTA

Steps:

• Combine chicken and soy sauce in a bowl and chill until needed.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in skillet over medium heat; add onion and peppers and stir cook until onion softens.
• Remove from pan and save.
• In the same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining oil and add cilantro, garlic and jalapeno and stir cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tequila and lime juice. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has evaporated (5 to 7 minutes).
• Add chicken and soy sauce mixture and cream to skillet. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick (7 to 10 minutes).
• Stir in onion and peppers.
• Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.

TEQUILA GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry.
• Arrange in a shallow nonreactive dish.
• Pour mixture of broth, olive oil, tequila, green onions, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, salt, cumin and coriander over chicken, turning to coat.
• Marinate, covered with plastic wrap, in refrigerator for 2-3 hours, turning occasionally.
• Drain and discard marinade.
• Grill chicken over medium-hot coals for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
• Arrange on serving platter and garnish with lime wedges.