Sweet Tequila-lime Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 193.7
  • Total Fat: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 55.0 mg
  • Sodium: 376.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 23.2 g

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Introduction

Create a quick Mexican fiesta with this chicken, tortillas, and fresh lime margaritas Create a quick Mexican fiesta with this chicken, tortillas, and fresh lime margaritas
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    3 garlic cloves, minced
    1/4 cup tequila
    1 tsp grated lime rind
    1/4 cup fresh lime juice
    2 tablespoons light brown sugar
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
    Cooking spray
    4 (4-ounche) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Set aside.

2. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned.

3. Add tequila mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes. Uncover, turn chicken, and simmer 2 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is thickend.

Serving size: 1 chicen breast half and 1 tabespoon sauce.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THATGIRL42769.