CHICKEN MARGARITA & SAFFRON YELLOW RICE
Chicken smothered in a Margarita. Tequila and lime juice reduced into a sweet and tangy Margarita sauce. Served along side saffron yellow rice.
Provided by A Taste of Brooklyn
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the rice according to package directions. In the meantime, in a small bowl, combine the tequila, triple sec, lime juice and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
- Cut the chicken in ½ lengthwise & pound to ¼ inch thick. Rince the chicken under cold water then pat dry with paper towel. Season the chicken with salt and pepper then lightly dredge in flour; shaking off the excess.
- In a skillet, over medium heat, add ½ the butter and ½ the oil and when hot, working in batches, sear the chicken until lightly browned, and cooked through, about 3 to 4 min per batch. Remove and set aside.
- Stir the tequila mixture and add it to the skillet, add in the cilantro and bring to a boil. Return the chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 6 to 8 minute Plate and serve along side the rice.
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joseph muiru
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The margarita sauce was a perfect complement to the chicken and rice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy
I'M PANDA
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The margarita sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a bit of lime juice. Overall
Abba Ibrahim
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The margarita sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a bit of lime juice. Overall, this wa
Mahmoud Aly Mohamed Aly
[email protected]I'm a big fan of chicken and rice dishes, and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The margarita sauce added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this dish again.
Yasin Rakib
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The margarita sauce was a perfect complement to the chicken and rice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy
Dilbar King
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The margarita sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a bit of lime juice. Overall
Nompumelelo Uchenna
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The margarita sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a bit of lime juice. Overall, this wa
Zaida Garcia
[email protected]I'm a big fan of chicken and rice dishes, and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The margarita sauce added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this dish again.
MD Akhas
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The margarita sauce was a perfect complement to the chicken and rice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy
Stey Mahamad
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The margarita sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a bit of lime juice. Overall
pretty kgadi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.
Yusuf Wasiu
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and rice, and the margarita sauce was a big hit. I would definitely make this dish again.
mutesi sheli
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The margarita sauce added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorfu
Paris Jeniece
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was really moist and flavorful, and the margarita sauce was delicious. I especially loved the saffron yellow rice - it was so fluffy an
suzita kc
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the saffron yellow rice was perfectly cooked and aromatic. I loved the combination of flavors in the margarita sauce - it was sweet, tangy, and slightly boozy. Ov