Tequila-Lime Chicken with Cilantro Dressing Recipe

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Tequila-Lime Chicken with Cilantro Dressing
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
479
Calories
Total time
560
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least an hour.
  2. In a small nonreactive container, combine 1/2 cup of the tequila with the vinegar and lime juice. Whisk in the Lemon Oil. When well emulsified, stir in the shallots, chopped cilantro, and 1 teaspoon of the minced garlic. Pour into a nonreactive, shallow container large enough to hold the prepared skewers. Set aside.
  3. Using a very sharp knife, slice the chicken into 30 strips about 1/4-inch thick and 2 inches long. Thread the strips onto the soaked skewers and place them into the marinade, leaving as much of the skewer exposed as possible as you do not want the wood to soak up the marinade. Cover and marinate for 8 hours.
  4. Place the cilantro leaves in a saucepan of rapidly boiling salted water for 10 seconds to blanch and set the color. Immediately pat dry and refresh under cold water. Drain very well and pat dry.
  5. Place the blanched cilantro in a blender with the remaining 1/4 cup of tequila and 1 teaspoon of garlic. Pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly add the canola oil, processing until the mixture is thick and bright green. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. When ready to serve, remove the skeweres from the marinade. Place a stovetop griddle, heavy-duty grill pan, or nonsick saute pan over high heat. When very hot but not smoking, add the skewers, a few at a time, and sear for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side or until the chicken is nicely browned and cooked through. Serve immediately with the Cilantro Dressing on the side.
  7. NOTE: To make Lemon Oil, combine 2 cups of vegetable oil with the shells of 4 lemons that have already been juiced and a few sprigs of fresh thyme in a heavy saucepan. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Immediately lower the heat and barely simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Strain into a clean container. Cover and store in a cool spot for up to 6 months. Use the oil for sauteing, frying, and for vinaigrettes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 478.74 Kcal (2004 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 34%
Cholesterol 66.89mg 22%
Sodium 568.49mg 24%
Potassium 812.52mg 17%
Total Carbs 42.83g 14%
Sugars 10.04g 40%
Dietary Fiber 3.85g 15%
Protein 26.53g 53%
Vitamin C 17mg 28%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 54.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 149.19 Kcal (625 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.86g 34%
Cholesterol 20.85mg 22%
Sodium 177.16mg 24%
Potassium 253.21mg 17%
Total Carbs 13.35g 14%
Sugars 3.13g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 15%
Protein 8.27g 53%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 28%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 17.1mg 5%

* 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

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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