Tequila Chicken

Requested by a good friend of mine, here ya go. A recipe that requires tequila :) This recipe is simple enough, but its best prepared the day before you want to eat it. The longer you wait, the more tequila you'll taste!

Tequila Chicken

• 1 1/4th cups lime juice OR margarita mix
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/2 cup of triple sec or orange juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thick strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thick strips
• 1 large onion cut into wedges

Vegetable Marinade

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (combine all ingredients for marinade in a bowl and set aside)

In a bowl combine first 6 ingredients. Add chicken and marinate chicken for 2 hours or overnight. (the more you marinate the chicken the stronger the tequila taste will be)

Marinate peppers and onion in the Vegetable Marinade for 3o minutes.

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 (or i just cook them in a frying pan) until tender. 

Slice the chicken breast into 1/2 inch strips. Serve with peppers and onion, cheese, salsa and sour cream. This tastes great as a Fajita or over rice. Enjoy!