Flambeed Chicken Margarita

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"A sauteed chicken dish flavored with Grand Marnier and tequila. Very elegant!"

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 -3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (I like Grand Marnier)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon tequila (I like Herradurra; their Reposado will do nicely)

directions

1. Brown chicken breasts 6 minutes per side in 1-2 tablespoons butter; remove and keep warm.
2. Wipe out pan.
3. Melt butter and whisk in flour until smooth.
4. Cook for one minute, then add chicken broth and pepper, stirring constantly.
5. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
6. Add Grand marnier and lime juice and mix well.
7. Return chicken to pan.
8. Gently pour tequila on one side of skillet and ignite using a long fireplace match.
9. Allow the flames to subside naturally, then serve.