Best 8 Tequila Chili Recipes

Tequila chili is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the smoky heat of chili peppers with the smooth taste of tequila. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. The dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can choose the type of chili peppers you use, as well as the amount of tequila you add. There are also a variety of optional ingredients that you can add to the chili, such as beans, corn, or cheese. In this article, we'll provide you with two delicious tequila chili recipes: a classic recipe and a vegetarian recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and will yield a delicious and satisfying dish. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEQUILA WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

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I made this for our Halloween party and everyone commented on how great the chicken in it was. The secret is marinating it in tequilla and grilling it. My teenaged son and his friend enjoyed it (another surprised look from the friend when he said "it was good." It makes a lot of marinade, so I used the rest for fajitas!

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 limes, juice and zest of
1/2 cup tequila
red pepper flakes
3 (16 ounce) cans great dry northern white beans
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 large onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies (I used green salsa)
1 tablespoon cumin, plus
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups defatted chicken stock (canned will work all right)
3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
sour cream
chopped fresh green onion
diced avocado

Steps:

Zest 1 of the limes and sprinkle the lime zest over the chicken breast.
Squeeze all 3 limes, and pour the juice over the chicken breasts.
Pour the tequila over the chicken and.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken and marinate for 3 hours.
Grill the chicken breast for 5 minutes and pour remaining marinade over the chicken breast on the grill.
Turn the chicken breast and grill the second side for 4 minutes.
Remove the chicken breast from the grill and cut into small cubes.
Heat olive oil in stock pot and add onion and saute for about 10 minutes until translucent.
Add the garlic, green chilis, cumin, cayene pepper, and cloves and saute for 10 minutes.
Add beans, chicken,and chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and serve with cheese, chopped green onions, avocado, and sour cream.

TEQUILA CHILI

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This simple and quick one-pot chili has great flavor and is nice and meaty.

Provided by Tracy J.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ fluid ounces tequila
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon while it cooks; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tequila, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper; simmer 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1405.5 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

VENISON TEQUILA CHILI

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A hearty venison chili made with tomatoes, onion and beans. Tequila gives it a boost of flavor. Adjust the spices to your taste.

Provided by ifishihunt

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds ground venison
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cups chopped white onion
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
¼ cup chili powder
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup gold tequila
½ cup orange juice
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans in sauce

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground venison and cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Mix in the celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Season with red pepper flakes, garlic powder and chili powder. Cook and stir for a minute to intensify the flavors.
Pour in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tequila and orange juice; simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 2 hours. After 2 hours, mix the beans into the chili and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 800.4 mg, Sugar 10 g

TEQUILA CHILI-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

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This grilled chicken is very good even without the Tequila. Just set back and enjoy the day with friends. Let the grill do the rest.

Provided by Zelda Hopkins

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
TEQUILA LIME MARINADE
1/2 oz tequila
2 Tbsp lime peel, grated
1/4 c limes, juiced
1/4 c olive or vegetable oil
2 Tbsp ,cilantro, fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

1. Make marinade by mixing all ingredients in shallow glass or plastic or resealable plastic bag.
2. Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4 inch thickness, between sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper. Add chicken to marinade.
3. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining marinade.
4. Cover and grill chicken 4-6 inches from medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is no longer pink.

TEQUILA CHICKEN CHILI

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DH and I made this chili from Normal Kolpas' "The Chili Cookbook" and really enjoyed it. We served it over basmati rice. While the recipe calls for masa harina, I really didnt think the chili needed thickening (it was plenty thick) and in the last chili recipe I included it in, I thought it detracted from the flavor a little bit. Therefore, I omitted it in this one.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon medium-hot pure chile powder
1 tablespoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely shredded basil leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons dried leaf basil
2 teaspoons dried savory
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons masa harina
steamed rice, to serve
fresh fresh cilantro stem, for garnish
fresh lime wedge, for garnish

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, chile powder, cumin seeds, chile flakes, and coriander and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chicken, increase heat to high, and saute until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring to break meat into rough chunks.
Stir in remaining ingredients except masa, rice, and garnishes.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is fairly thick, but still slightly liquid, about 1 1/4 hours.
Sprinkle in masa, stir and simmer until thick, about 15 minutes more.
Serve over steamed rice and garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

CHILI-APPLE TEQUILA CHUTNEY

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Anthony Fearings southwest chutney, goes with his antelope recipe, and almost any meat. from chef2chef

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 ounces whole butter
2 apples, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon small diced gingerroot, peeled
1 ounce brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 ounces tequila
12 ounces apple cider
salt
lime juice

Steps:

Preparation:.
In a heavy sauté pan, place whole butter. When lightly starts to smoke, add diced apples, ginger and brown sugar. Cook for 5 minutes, then add chili powder, tequila and apple cider. Cook for 15 more additional minutes or until apple cider has reduced completely. Season with salt and lime juice to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 139.1, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 14.1, Protein 0.5

TEQUILA-CHILI SPIKED VEGETABLES

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Make and share this Tequila-Chili Spiked Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

24 radishes
1 lb jicama
8 carrots
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons tequila
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
chili powder

Steps:

Wash radishes-leave on the greens and arrange on a plate.
Peel jicama and cut into 1/2 x 1/2 inch sticks-arrange.
Peel carrots and cut into sticks.
Mix together the tequila and line juice.
In another bowl mix the chili powder and salt.
To serve dip the veg into the tequila lime, then the chili salt and eat.

VENISON TEQUILA CHILI

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I make this every time I get ground venison. And I personally cook it on low over night

Provided by Kim Sprowl

Categories Wild Game

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 lb ground venison
2 stick celery diced
3 c chopped white onion
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp garlic powder
2 can(s) diced tomatos
1 can(s) tomato sauce
1/2 c gold tequila
1/2 c orange juice
2 can(s) chili beans in sauce

Steps:

1. 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground venison and cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Mix in the celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Season with red pepper flakes, garlic powder and chili powder. Cook and stir for a minute to intensify the flavors.
2. 2. Pour in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tequila and orange juice; simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 2 hours. After 2 hours, mix the beans into the chili and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Tips:

Choosing the right chili peppers is crucial for this recipe; use a combination of peppers to achieve a balanced flavor. For a milder chili, use more poblano and Anaheim peppers, and for a spicier chili, add more jalapeño and habanero peppers.
To enhance the flavor of the chili, char the chili peppers over an open flame or in a grill pan before adding them to the pot. This will bring out their natural sweetness and smokiness.
Use high-quality tequila for the best flavor. A good tequila will add depth and complexity to the chili, so don't skimp on the quality.
Don't overcrowd the pot when adding the ingredients. Make sure there is enough space for the ingredients to cook evenly and release their flavors.
Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a more flavorful chili.
Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro. This will add extra flavor and texture to the dish.

Conclusion:

This tequila chili is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a party or a cozy night in. With its unique blend of spices and the addition of tequila, this chili is sure to impress your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting chili recipe, give this tequila chili a try. You won't be disappointed!