Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos With Cumin Lime Vinaigr... |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 8 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Love this little twist on tacos. The vinaigrette is great on a tossed salad or fish. Makes 1/2 c dressing. Serve with Mexican Rice, Black or Refried Beans, Chips and Salsa Ingredients:
cumin-lime vinaigrette |
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon minced parsley or fresh cilantro |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 cup olive oil |
chicken tacos |
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast, julienned |
2 t butter |
2 t olive oil |
1/2 onion, chopped fine |
1 package taco seasoning |
1 t cumin |
1 t chopped garlic |
1/4 c chicken stock (in place of water, use amount as directed on seasoning packet |
1 small can green chiles, drained |
juice and zest of 1/2 lime |
1 t tequila |
toppings |
shredded lettuce |
chopped tomatoes |
sliced black olives |
sliced jalepenos - optional |
shredded cheese |
sour cream |
hard or soft taco shells |
Directions:
1. Cumin Lime Vinaigrette:
2. Whisk all ingredients together until well blended.
3. Refrigerate dressing.
4. Chicken Tacos:
5. Melt butter with olive oil in nonstick skillet
6. Add remaining taco ingredients
7. Cook about 8-12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and liquid reduces
8. Put it Together:
9. Heat hard shells in oven, or soft shells in damp paper towels in microwave
10. Stir together dressing, lettuce, tomatoes and olives - Use dressing a little at a time here, will have some left (and jalepenos)
11. Place filling in taco shells, top with salad, cheese and sourcream
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