TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN CILANTRO PASTA

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Categories     Chicken     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb skinless boneless chicken tenders
1 bunch of fresh cilantro
1/2 cup Tequila
Jucie of 2 limes plus zest
1 lb pasta of choice (I prefer whole wheat)
1 clove of garlic
2tbsp olive oil + 5tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, cook pasta according to package direction, once pasta is cooked, drain and add 5tbsp of olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking. In a seperate pan add 2tbsp olive oil and chopped garilc, cook until fragrant approximately 2 minutes. Add the skinless, boneless chicken tenders cook until golden on ea. side ~4-6 minutes per side. Add the zest & lime juice, salt and pepper, follow with the tequilla. Allow to cook until the alcohol is evaported about 3 minutes. Insure that the chicken is fully cooked ~160F. Top off with the fresh chopped cilantro. Add the chicken mix to the pasta and enjoy.

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