Margarita Chicken Tacos
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinating Time
6 hrs
Total Time
50 mins
Tender margarita marinated chicken tucked inside tortillas is perfect Cinco de Mayo party food!
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
chicken tacos
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 572 kcal
Ingredients
Margarita Marinated Chicken
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 small jalapeño, chopped
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup triple sec (or other orange liqueur)
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp kosher salt and a few turns black pepper
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Tacos
- Soft flour or corn tortillas
- Creme fraiche or sour cream
- cotija cheese
- Roasted tomatillo salsa
Instructions
Margarita Marinated Chicken
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Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Pour the chicken and the marinade into a dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat, reduce to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 20 mins.
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Cool slightly and shred. Add the chicken back to the juices in the pot and reheat gently until warmed though.
Assemble the Tacos
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Warm the tortillas and serve with the shredded chicken, creme fraiche, cotija cheese, and salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Margarita Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572
Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 1040mg45%
Potassium 878mg25%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 48g96%
Vitamin A 120IU2%
Vitamin C 15.6mg19%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.