Tequila Chicken

I learned this recipe from a nanny we had from Mexico.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  cup  tequila
• 1  dash lime juice
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 3  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  cup  shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine oil, cilantro, tequila, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne.
2. Add chicken and toss to coat.
3. Let marinate for 4-8 hours (let the chicken get drunk!).
4. Heat oven 400°F.
5. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until largest piece is cooked through.
6. Remove from oven and top each breast with a small pat of butter and let melt.
7. Top breasts with shredded Colby jack cheese.