Karl’s Kitchen – Tequila Lime Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
For the rice:
½ cup rice
1 cup chicken stock
1 Lime
Lime zest
¼ cup of cilantro
For the chicken:
1lb chicken thighs
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup tequila
1 bell pepper
½ onion
¼ cup of cilantro
1 lime
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup frozen or fresh corn
1 avocado
Seasoning for chicken thighs (lightly season both sides)
Salt & pepper to taste
Garlic
Paprika
Cumin
Cayenne pepper
Onion powder
Instructions
- Start by making the rice, add chicken stock, lime juice, lime zest and ½ tsp of cumin into a pot and bring it to a boil before adding the rice. Cover rice and reduce heat to low until chicken stock is fully absorbed.
- Season the chicken accordingly by adding garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat pan and add oil. Gently add your chicken thighs. Cook chicken thighs until brown on both sides and internal temperature has reached 165 degrees.
- Meanwhile in a separate pan, add oil to coat the bottom before adding the peppers, onions, and corn. Sauté until tender.
- Remove chicken thighs from pan and place on a cutting board.
- In the same pan you made the chicken add butter, tequila, cream, lime, garlic, and a splash of chicken stock. Let reduce, then add fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Slice chicken thighs and add chicken to sauce until coated.
- Serve immediately over rice and add the peppers, onion, corn, and sliced avocado.
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