Tequila Chicken

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup	59ml	Vegetable oil
1/4 cup	4g / 0.1oz	Finely-chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 oz	42g	Tequila
1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Ground cumin
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped garlic
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Cayenne pepper
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2		Butter

Recipe Instructions

Heat oven 400 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine oil, cilantro, tequila, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add chicken and toss to coat.

Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until largest piece is cooked through.

Remove from oven and top each breast with a small pat of butter and let melt.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 2.5 grams

Net Carbs: 1 grams

Fiber: 1.5 grams

Protein: 53.5 grams

Fat: 30 grams

Calories: 522

Description:

"For extra flavor, top these breasts with shredded Colby jack cheese, sour cream and salsa picante just before serving."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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