Pollo Al Tequila

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 6 limes, juice
  • 2 oranges, juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the tequila in a large, glass dish. Add the lime and orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno, garlic and salt and pepper and mix well.
  2. Place the chicken in the tequila mixture and stir to combine. Cover and place in the fridge for 4-6 hours to marinate.
  3. Heat a non-stick griddle pan over a high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-6 mins on each side or until cooked through.
  4. Divide the chicken mixture between four serving plates and scatter over the chopped herbs. Serve with salad.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

365 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18g 36% DV
Total Fat 13.2g 17% DV
Carbs 49.7g 18% DV
Fiber 13g 46% DV
Sugar 13.9g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10645.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1792.8mg 38% DV
Cholesterol 19.8mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 460.3mcg 51% DV
Vitamin C 175mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 455mg 35% DV
Iron 16.3mg 91% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Chicken recipes → All recipes →