Tipsy chicken with a touch of tequila

Chicken second courses

We 2 Mamas love to work with recipes that contain some sort of alcohol, whether it is wine, rum, tequila, beer etc. as you can add so much flavor with just a splash. Alcohol is used to bring out the flavor in food, much like salt, as the properties of alcohol tend to evaporate quickly carrying aromas that help enhance the enjoyment of the meal. Alcohol is also known to bond very well with fat and water thereby helping herbs and spices to soak into marinated meats more easily. And a splash is usually all that you need, the exception being wine, as you want some of the flavor of the liquor without it overpowering the dish. And contrary to popular belief, unless the dish is going to cook for over an hour, there will still be a substantial amount of alcohol in the dish. In the case of this inebriated chicken, we used slightly more tequila as we wanted the taste of the alcohol to have a major impact on the taste. Try it, you'll love it! Tipsy Chicken Ingredients: 2 limes (I used my fresh off the tree key limes) 1/2 cup tequila 1/8 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced