Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos

Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos

from delish.com
Cinco de Mayo
45 min
4 servings
1695 kcal / serving

Looking for an easy taco recipe? These Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos from Delish.com are the best.

Ingredients

  • ½ c.tequila
  • 4juice of limes
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2jalapeños: 1 finely chopped and 1 sliced, divided
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb.boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp.vegetable oil
  • corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
  • 1avocado, sliced
  • ¼ headred cabbage, shredded
  • ½ c.cotija cheese
  • lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large baking dish, whisk together tequila, lime juice, garlic, and chopped jalapeño and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.

  2. 2

    In a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook chicken until golden and no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

  3. 3

    Serve in tortillas with avocado, cabbage, sliced jalapeño, and cotija, and squeeze with lime.