Chile Lime Tequila Recipes

CHILI LIME MARGARITA

Steps:

• Combine tequila and peppers in an airtight container. Allow the tequila to infuse for at least 5 to 8 hours (or more if you want it H-O-T).
• When ready to make the margarita, stir together ingredients for chili salt in a small bowl. Rub a margarita or cocktail glass with the lime wedge, then rim with chili salt.
• In a shaker filled with ice, combine chile infused tequila, lime juice, triple sec and agave. Shake vigorously.
• Fill rimmed glass with ice. Strain margarita into the glass and serve.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

TEQUILA LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the tequila, lime juice, shallots, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper in a saute pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce by half. Stir in the cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter and remove from the heat. Continue whisking until all of the butter is incorporated. Serve immediately.
• Remove the rellenos from the oven. Spoon 1/4 cup of the sauce on each plate and place the rellenos directly on top. Garnish with the tortilla strips and the cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle Essence on the rim.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

TEQUILA CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown beef with chopped onion and lime zest. Drain. Place skillet back on heat and add tequila and cilantro and lime juice and salt. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in Chili Seasoning packages. Once mixed transfer beef to Crockpot. Add tomatoes and beans. Crockpot on High for 4 hours. Garnish with fresh cilantro and slice of lime.

TEQUILA AND LIME TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Mash bread and milk into paste in a large bowl using fork.
• Mix in ground turkey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper using hands.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.
• Add onions, chili powder, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in turkey mixture and cook, breaking up any large pieces with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker.
• Stir diced tomatoes with juice, beans, 3 tablespoons tequila, soy sauce, honey, and chipotles into slow cooker.
• Cover and cook until turkey is tender, 4-6 hours on LOW.
• Let chili settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
• Break up any remaining large pieces of turkey with spoon.
• Stir in remaining tablespoon tequila, lime zest, and lime juice.
• Season with salt, pepper, more tequila and lime juice to taste, if needed; serve.