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Red Rocker Margarita Chicken

  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Level: Easy

Time

  • Total: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Prep: 0 minutes
  • Cook: 20 minutes
  • Inactive: 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Jalapenos
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Leaves
  • 4 Tablespoons Tequila (Cabo Wabo Reposado)
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 Limes
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Red Bell Peppers
  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Granulated Garlic
  • 2 Cups Canola Oil
  • 4 Kaiser Rolls
  • 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 Green Cabbage
  • 1/4 Red Onion
  • 4oz Sliced Provolone Cheese

Preparation

  • Thinly Slice Jalapenos
  • Mince Garlic
  • Juice Limes
  • Roast, Skin, Seed, Julienne Red Bell Peppers
  • Thinly Slice Cabbage
  • Thinly Slice Onion

Directions

  • In a medium mixing bowl add jalapenos, cilantro, tequila, garlic, red chili flakes, cumin, oregano, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Add chicken breasts and red bell peppers to a resealable gallon bag and pour in marinade.
  • Let marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.
  • In a small mixing bowl add flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and granulated garlic.
  • Heat canola oil to 350° F (175° C).
  • Remove bell peppers and jalapenos from marinade and dredge in flour, fry until crispy in canola oil.
  • When done drain on paper towels.
  • Heat grill to high.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill.
  • Cook chicken thoroughly on both sides, remove from heat and cover.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
  • Lightly toast rolls.
  • Spread mayonnaise evenly among the rolls, then stack evenly with cabbage, onion, chicken, fried peppers, jalapenos, and cheese.
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