Name: Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Nachos Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tequila; 30 g taco spice mix; 2 tsp lime zest, finely grated; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tbs coriander chopped fresh; 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 3 chicken breast fillets; 1 yellow capsicum cut into strips; 300 g canned corn kernels drained; 1 packet Nachips; 1 packet Old El Paso blue corn and sea salt tortilla chips; 1 1/2 cups pizza cheese; 2 tomatoes diced seeded; 1 red onion sliced small; 1 avocado chopped; 400 g canned kidney beans drained rinsed; 1/3 cup coriander coarsely chopped *extra; 1 jar mild chunky salsa *to serve; 1 tub sour cream *to serve; 2 limes quartered *to serve *extra

by Australia's Best Recipes Team Last updated on 07/10/2019

You've not eaten nachos like THIS before! - Australia's Best Recipes Team

Ingredients

1/4 cup tequila
30 g Old El Paso taco spice mix
2 tsp lime zest, finely grated
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbs coriander chopped fresh
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 chicken breast fillets
1 yellow capsicum cut into strips
300 g canned corn kernels drained
1 packet Old El Paso Nachips
1 packet Old El Paso blue corn and sea salt tortilla chips
1 1/2 cups pizza cheese
2 tomatoes diced seeded
1 red onion sliced small
1 avocado chopped
400 g canned kidney beans drained rinsed
1/3 cup coriander coarsely chopped *extra
1 jar Old El Paso mild chunky salsa *to serve
1 tub sour cream *to serve
2 limes quartered *to serve *extra

Method

Step 1

Combine tequila, spice mix, lime rind, 2 tablespoons lime juice, finely chopped coriander and oil in a medium bowl. Add chicken. Turn to coat. Set aside for 20 minutes to marinate.
Step 2

Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced. Grease a large baking tray. Line with baking paper.
Step 3

Heat a chargrill pan over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook for 5 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thickly.
Step 4

Add capsicum and corn to pan. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 5 minutes or until charred. Remove from heat.
Step 5

Meanwhile, place chips on prepared tray. Top with cheese. Bake for 5-6 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Step 6

Combine tomato, onion, avocado and remaining lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Top cheese with beans, sliced chicken, capsicum mixture, tomato mixture and extra coriander. Serve with salsa, sour cream and lime wedges.