Tequila Lime Chicken
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
4 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE CORN SALSA:
2 1/2 – 3 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup diced red onion
3 – 4 tablespoons diced green chilies
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch, stems removed)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
FOR THE TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN:
Whisk together the marinade in a small bowl.
Pour over raw chicken and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side …