texas style chicken tequila

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup freshly grated romano cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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.