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Reverse Seared Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts | Keto, Low-Carb

June 25, 2020 by Adri Ruff 1 Comment

Simple, tender, and bursting with bold flavor these reverse seared tequila lime chicken breasts are a sure-fire hit! You start them in the gentle heat of the oven, then finish them in a scorching hot cast iron skillet for a beautiful crust. If you like this, try my easy keto guacamole or easy keto margaritas!

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Reverse Seared Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts | Keto, Low-Carb, on a white platewith tortillas and arugula pictured in the background.

Peace family,

These tequila lime chicken breasts are absolute perfection. They’re tender, flavorful, and easy. The outside has a beautifully seared crust, while the inside boasts moist – yes, I hate that word as well- and delicious white meat. You can’t beat it.

Reverse Seared Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts | Keto, Low-Carb on a white plate atop a white table with limes, cilantro, and arugula.

What is Reverse Searing?

Reverse searing simply refers to a method where you cook the chicken internally first and then finish it with a hot sear. This ensures that the inside is perfectly cooked and not overdone. Nothing is worst than dry, overcooked chicken breasts. This method can be also accomplished using sous vide/immersion circulation. Not everyone has an immersion circulator so I opted to create a more accessible recipe using the oven. To protect my chicken from overcooking I placed it in a dish and covered it tightly with foil before baking. I then finished it in my cast iron grill pan for the most beautifully delicious crust; the inside remained perfectly cooked.

What Kind of Tequila Should I Use?

In this recipe, I opted for 100% Agave Silver Tequila. This may also be called Blanco, Plata, or White Tequila. – it’s the purest form.

How to Make Reverse Seared Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts | Keto, Low-Carb

Reverse Seared Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts | Keto, Low-Carb on a white plate atop a white table with limes, cilantro, and arugula.

Start by placing the chicken breast in a baking dish – try not to overcrowd the dish.

Chicken breast in a glass dish on a white counter top.

Cover the chicken with the tequila and lime juice.

Chicken breast in a baking dish pictured with a bottle of Silver Tequila.

Add:

  • Garlic
chicken breast in a baking dish with garlic, tequila.

Diced White Onion

chicken breast in a baking dish with garlic and white onion, tequila.
  • Chopped Cilantro and Lime Zest (reserve some for garnish)
  • Sour Cream
chicken breast in a baking dish with garlic , white onion, sour cream, cilantro, tequila.

Sliced jalapeno, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne.

chicken breast in a baking dish with garlic , white onion, sour cream, cilantro, jalapenos, tequila

Then, cover the entire dish with aluminum foil, ensuring that the edges are tightly sealed.

baking dish covered in aluminum foil

Place into a 375° oven for 25 minutes.

chicken breast in a baking dish with garlic , white onion, sour cream, cilantro, jalapenos, tequila after baking

Next, heat a couple of teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil in a cast iron skillet or grill pan.

Once the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts into the pan and sear for about 2 minutes per side. The breast is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 °

chicken breast being seared in a cast iron grill pan

When plating your chicken, give it another quick squeeze of lime juice, and garnish with additional lime zest and cilantro.

Reverse Seared Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts | Keto, Low-Carb on a white plate atop a white table with limes, cilantro, and arugula.

You can eat this chicken as is, or serve in tacos, over cauliflower rice, or even on a bed of greens.

As usual, try it out and let me know what you think!

Peace,

Adri

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Simple, tender, and bursting with bold flavor these reverse seared tequila lime chicken breasts are a sure-fire hit! You start them in the gentle heat of the oven, then finish them in a scorching hot cast iron skillet for a beautiful crust.
Simple, tender, and bursting with bold flavor these reverse seared tequila lime chicken breasts are a sure-fire hit! You start them in the gentle heat of the oven, then finish them in a scorching hot cast iron skillet for a beautiful crust.
Reverse Seared Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts | Keto, Low-Carb
Yield: 4

Reverse Seared Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts | Keto, Low-Carb

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 29 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes

Simple, tender, and bursting with bold flavor these reverse seared tequila lime chicken breasts are a surefire hit! You start them in the gentle heat of the oven, then finish them in a scorching hot cast iron skillet for a beautiful crust.

Ingredients

  • 4 Large Chicken Breasts
  • 1/4 cup Silver Tequila
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice, Freshly Squeezed
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup White Onion, diced
  • Zest of 2 Limes
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped (stems included)
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Large Jalapeno, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Powder

For Searing:

  • 3 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°
  2. Place chicken in a baking dish.
  3. In the dish, cover chicken with remaining ingredients, reserving some of the jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro, and lime zest for garnish.
  4. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  6. To a cast iron skillet or grill, add the extra virgin olive oil. Heat over medium high for 1.5 minutes.
  7. Sear chicken breast for approximately 2 minutes per side. The breast is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 °
  8. Garnish/top with lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, and jalapenos.

Notes

Tools Needed:
-Cast iron skillet or grill
- Aluminum Foil

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 263.60Total Fat: 7.31gSaturated Fat: 2.71gCholesterol: 110.48mgSodium: 378.74mgCarbohydrates: 3.52gNet Carbohydrates: 2.77gFiber: 0.75gSugar: 0.98gProtein: 38.03g
© Adri Ruff
Cuisine: Tex-Mex / Category: Keto Entrees

Filed Under: Keto Entrees, Keto Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken breast, keto, low-carb, mexican, tequila, tex-mex

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    January 3, 2021 at 6:33 am

    […] This simple and easy achiote chicken is delicious, flavorful, and easy to make! A whole bird is seasoned with achiote, garlic, and lime for a low-carb, keto-friendly dish that yields plenty of leftovers. If you like this, be sure to try my reverse seared tequila lime chicken breasts. […]

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