Best Margarita Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

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Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 roasted red peppers, sliced in strips
2 jalapenos, thinly sliced rounds
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
4 tablespoons tequila (they recommended Cabo Wabo Reposado)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups canola oil
4 kaiser rolls
mayonnaise (optional)
romaine lettuce (optional) or spinach leaves (optional)
red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
provolone cheese, sliced (optional)

Steps:

In a medium mixing bowl add jalapenos, cilantro, tequila, garlic, red chili flakes, cumin, oregano, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Add the chicken breasts and red bell peppers to resealable gallon bag and pour in marinade. Let marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.
Heat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade, and add chicken to the grill.
In a small mixing bowl add flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the garlic powder.
Heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F.
Remove bell peppers from marinade and dredge in flour and fry until crispy. When done drain on paper towels.
Cook chicken thoroughly on both sides, remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes before thinly slicing or shredding.
Lightly toast rolls. Spread mayonnaise evenly among the rolls and then stack evenly with the cabbage or lettuce, onion, chicken breast, fried peppers, and top with cheese.
DEVOUR!

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Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large lemon
2 medium limes
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup tequila
1/3 cup Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
20 oz. package boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
tomato slices
red onion slices
leaf lettuce
French bread loaf
Hellman's mayonnaise

Steps:

Remove the zest and juice of the lemon and both limes; combine with the sugar, tequila, orange liqueur, olive oil, salt and pepper. Marinate chicken in tequila mixture for at least 24 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard marinade. To Grill: Using direct heat, arrange chicken 4-5 inches over medium-hot coals. Grill, covered, turning once, until juices run clear (9-11 minutes). Cool; cut in half lengthwise. Serve with tomato, onion, lettuce and mayonnaise on French bread; cut the loaf into sandwich size pieces.

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Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories) @KimmiK

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 18

MARINADE:
3 cup(s) jose cuervo golden margarita
3 clove(s) garlic, minced
1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon(s) cumin
1 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
REMAINING INGREDIENTS:
4 - chicken breast halves, skinless & boneless
2 large portobello mushrooms, destemmed, cleaned of gills & sliced into strips
1 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
2 cup(s) vegetable oil
4 - onion rolls, split
1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise, fat-free
1/2 - red onion, thinly sliced
4 slice(s) provolone cheese

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine golden margarita, garlic, pepper flakes, cumin, oregano & salt. In a large zip lock bag; add chicken & sliced portobellos & pour mixture over chicken/mushroom mixture. Seal; refrigerate at least 8 hours.
Prepare grill for direct heat cooking over high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; leaving in mushrooms. Grill chicken, turning several times, until cooked through, about 12 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice across grain.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine flour, garlic powder & salt. In medium pot, heat oil to 350 degrees F. Remove mushrooms from marinade. Dredge in flour mixture. Fry in oil until crispy, 1 - 2 minutes, working in batches if necessary. Drain on paper towels.
Lightly toast rolls. Spread mayonnaise on top halves. Stack each roll evenly with onion, chicken, cheese & fried mushrooms.
JOSE CUERVO GOLDEN MARGARITA: http://www.cuervo.com/products/golden-margaritas.aspx