Texas Style Chicken Tequila

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This dish is colorful and the ingredients prepared ahead of time. Your family and friends will love this recipe! Note: the most time consuming part of this recipe is making the paste for the sauce (it gives an unique flavor and is worth the effort). The paste can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before adding to the sauce. Serve with your favorite noodles (1b of dry) or with mashed potatoes (5 medium.)

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper

  • ½ cup chicken stock

  • ¼ cup tequila

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

  • ¼ medium onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • cup freshly grated Romano cheese

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

431 Calories
33g Fat
6g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 19g 96%
Cholesterol 149mg 50%
Sodium 608mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 132mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 367mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.