Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos (2) Recipe
Marinated chicken, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, crushed chips, fresh avocado, cilantro lime crema and a lime wedge.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Taco Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine tequila, fresh lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking Chicken
- 3
- 4
Slice the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Then slice it into strips.
Assembling Tacos
- 5
Prepare Taco Shells
Warm the taco shells in the oven or microwave as per package instructions.
- 6
Assemble Tacos
In each taco shell, layer the sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, mozzarella cheese, crushed tortilla chips, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Top with a dollop of sour cream.
- 7
Serve
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
