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cranberry chicken margarita

Cranberry Chicken Margarita

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Slice breasts in half horizontally. Pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to about 3/8-inch thickness.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove chicken to a warm serving platter and sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Cover loosely with foil; keep warm until serving time.
  • Add garlic to skillet and cook over low heat 1 minute. Stir in cranberry sauce and tequila; bring to a boil. 
  • Reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Spoon some of the sauce over chicken.Sprinkle with additional cilantro, if desired.
  • Serve immediately with remaining sauce, lime wedges and coarse salt.