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Tequila Chicken

ChickenPressure CookerTex-Mex

Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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About

So, the saying goes, "Life's a party, dress like it." Well, we'd like to take it one step further and say, "Life's a party, eat like it." Because we can all agree, it's not a party if the food is gross, bland, and boring, right?! Well, Tequila Chicken will meet you out on the dance floor (ahem, your plate) with its spicy, juicy flavors atop a bed of vibrant, fluffy rice. It's so full of flavor and fun that no matter what day it is, you'll be throwing your hands up in the air like you just don't care because you're chowing down on something so riveting! Let's get this party started right with a little bit of Tequila Chicken! Woo!

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Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • rice, to taste, cooked and hot
  • Optional toppings:
  • avocado, to taste, sliced
  • fresh cilantro, to taste
  • lime wedges, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Season the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning and place them in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker.

Step 2 -In a bowl, combine the salsa and the tequila and pour the mixture over the chicken.

Step 3 -Lock the lid of the pressure cooker, close the pressure-release valve, and adjust it to high heat for 6 minutes.

Step 4 -Quick-release the pressure and use an instant thermometer to ensure the chicken breasts have reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.

Step 5 -Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate to rest until they are cool enough to handle.

Step 6 -Use two forks to shred the chicken breasts and return the meat to the pressure cooker.

Step 7 -Serve the chicken over the rice and top with the avocado, the cilantro, and the lime wedges.

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