Name: Slow Cooker Tequila and Lime Chicken Tacos
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 8 hours (low), 4 hours (high)
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 3/4 cup tequila; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons chopped chipotles in adobo; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 12 corn tortillas; Chopped red onion; Chopped avocado; Chopped cilantro; Grated quesadilla cheese; Red salsa or pico de gallo; 6 lime wedges

This dish is made with chicken thighs, which have more flavor than chicken breasts but you can substitute chicken breasts if you like. The meat needs to be raw for this dish so it can absorb more of the flavor as it cooks. Although the recipe calls for tequila, you can substitute beer, orange juice, or pineapple juice if you prefer. The liquid smoke is optional, but it does add a nice extra kick of smoky flavor. Serve this dish with rice, refried beans, and frozen margaritas or a frosty glass of beer.

Recipe information

Total Time
8 hours (low), 4 hours (high)
Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

3/4 cup tequila

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons chopped chipotles in adobo

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ancho chile powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

12 corn tortillas

Toppings

Chopped red onion

Chopped avocado

Chopped cilantro

Grated quesadilla cheese

Red salsa or pico de gallo

6 lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1
In the slow cooker, combine all the ingredients except the tortillas and toppings.
Step 2
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Step 3
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to blend.
Step 4
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat and fill them with the chicken mixture. Serve with the toppings.