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Tequila Chicken Linguine

Here's how you make Tequila Chicken Linguine
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound chicken breast (sliced thin)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 1 cup red bell pepper (1/2-inch dices)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
  • 4 plum tomatoes (diced)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 10 ounces linguine (pepper-flavored or regular)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, tequila (2 tablespoons) & 1/4 cup broth, add chicken and toss, cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.

  • Step 2: Cook linguine according to directions, drain and put in a large bowl.

  • Step 3: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, lift chicken from marinade & stir fry chicken about 4 minutes, stir in 1/2 cup tequila & cook 2 more minutes, add 1/4 cup broth, onion, peppers, corn, tomato, orange juice and 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to skillet, let it cook about 2 minutes.

  • Step 4: Stir in reserved cornstarch mixture & and bring to boil, just to thicken.

  • Step 5: Add chicken/vegetable mixture to cooked linguine, serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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