Tequila Lime Chex Mix Food

TEQUILA-LIME COCKTAIL SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix together the tortilla chips, popcorn and corn cereal.
• In a small pot, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the tequila, hot sauce, salt and lime zest and juice until well combined. While mixing, slowly pour over the cereal mixture; mix until everything is well coated.
• Microwave for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let cool. Store in a resealable bag or airtight container.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish; add tequila and juice of 1/2 a lime. Sprinkle 1/2 of the lime zest, 1/2 of the garlic powder, and 1/2 of the chili powder over the chicken. Cover dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Turn chicken breasts; sprinkle remaining lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, and chili powder on top. Cover again and marinate in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Uncover baking dish and discard tequila-lime marinade.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican-style cheese over the chicken and continue to bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

MARGARITA CHEX MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250F.
• Melt margarine in large roasting pan in oven.
• Stir in tequila, seasoned salt, red pepper and margarita mix.
• Stir in cereals, nuts and pretzels until evenly coated.
• Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Stir in dried cranberries.
• Spread on paper towels to cool.
• Store in airtight container.