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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Tequila Lime Portabella Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (yellow or red, your choice)
  • 2 limes, cut into halves
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup gold tequila (preferabally anjeo...don't be cheap...this part is important)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 -2 tablespoon flour
  • 6 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups portabella mushrooms, sliced

Recipe

  • 1 in a large deep frying pan, over med-high heat, melt butter then add onions,juice from 1 1/2 limes,garlic &3/4 bunch cilantro -- cook until onions are translucent, add chicken& 1/2 cup tequilia, sear until browned -- remove chicken and set aside -- add flour and stir until all is absorbed and flour starts to brown -- then add chicken broth,cumin, portabellas & re-introduce chicken bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer 10-12 min -- then add other 1/2 cup tequlia and simmer another 3-5 min until desired doneness of chicken --
  • 2 place 1 cup rice on plate, top with chicken and sauce, garnish with leftover cilantro and squeeze of lime -- enjoy!

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