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Texas tequila chicken tacos

kira vosk
August 15, 2013
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Here is a great summer healthy dinner, on thirsty thursday why not use tequila in your dinner, tequila lime chicken tacos! enjoy! ?

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Marinade:

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
juice and zest of two limes
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
freshly ground black pepper

Guacamole:

2 avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 teaspoon salt
juice of half a lime
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For Tacos:

soft flour tortillas ( I like to use wheat)
sour cream
shredded monterey jack cheese
diced red onions
In a large bowl or baking dish, whisk together the marinade ingredients except for the chicken thighs. Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and turn to coat. Marinade for at least an hour. Grill...
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Nutritions

Calories
321

Sodium
671mg
27% DV

Fat
17g
26% DV

Protein
24g
49% DV

Carbs
15g
5% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV
Diabetic-Friendly Mexican Cinco de Mayo Low-Calorie Dinner Low-Fat High-Fiber Grilled Chicken Low-Carbohydrate Low-Sulfite

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