Tequila Chicken Recipe

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Tequila Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine oil, cilantro, tequila, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  2. Add chicken and toss to coat.
  3. Let marinate for 4-8 hours (let the chicken get drunk!).
  4. Heat oven 400°F.
  5. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until largest piece is cooked through.
  6. Remove from oven and top each breast with a small pat of butter and let melt.
  7. Top breasts with shredded Colby jack cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 771.99 Kcal (3232 kJ)
Calories from fat 461.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.27g 79%
Cholesterol 216.93mg 72%
Sodium 1713.93mg 71%
Potassium 753.55mg 16%
Total Carbs 12.2g 4%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 2%
Protein 60.98g 122%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 462.6mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 199.7 Kcal (836 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.26g 79%
Cholesterol 56.12mg 72%
Sodium 443.36mg 71%
Potassium 194.93mg 16%
Total Carbs 3.16g 4%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 2%
Protein 15.78g 122%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 24%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 119.7mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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