Tequila Marinated Grilled Chicken + Guacamole Tacos

You know how I said I love avocados and I'm making up for lost time? 

Yeah, that's why almost all of my recent posts have included avocados. You're welcome. 

Well I'm also a sucker for almost anything grilled! Grilled meats. Grilled sides. Grilled desserts. I'm convinced grilling makes all things better.

Same goes for alcohol. Alcohol makes all things better. Desserts, my weekends, and even marinades.

So put it all together and we've got some of my fave things ever. Avocados. Grilled goodness. And alcohol. 

Have I sold you on this yet? If I haven't, it's also Mexican - tacos and guac. All those reasons are why I loved this dish so much.




































Tequila Marinated Grilled Chicken + Guacamole Tacos
adapted from Cuizoo

Marinade:

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• juice and zest of two limes
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped   
• freshly ground black pepper 

Guacamole:

• 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• juice of half a lime
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

 For Tacos:

• soft flour tortillas
• sour cream
• shredded monterey jack cheese      
• diced red onions

In a large bowl or baking dish, whisk together the marinade ingredients except for the chicken thighs. Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and turn to coat. Marinade for at least an hour.

Grill chicken thighs over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes or until done. Remove, let rest, and slice into strips.

In a bowl, mash together the guacamole ingredients. Build your own tacos with grilled chicken, guacamole, sour cream, diced onions, and cheese.

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Oh and in case you're wondering, the marinated grilled chicken alone is divine. So tender and so flavorful. I could eat that for dinner all on it's own.

I'm joining along in the Spiked! Recipe Challenge. You should too! We bake/cook with a different alcohol every two months. So naturally this is like, the best challenge ever!




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Frosted Irish Cream Brownies

 























What do ya know? Another challenge! I'm the queen of cooking challenges.
























This one holds a special place in my heart though. Why?

 























Because. There's alcohol involved. Every month.

Cooking and/or baking with alcohol, that is. It's called Spiked! Recipe Challenge.  Can a challenge get any better than this?





This month our theme was Irish Cream liqueur. When I think of Irish Cream liqueur, I immediately think of Bailey's. I found a pack of mini Bailey's at Target and had to buy them awhile back, so this was the perfect recipe to use them on. Besides sipping on the rest of course. 

 

Frosted Irish Cream Brownies
slightly adapted from Betty Crocker

Brownies

• 1 package (1 lb 3.5 oz) fudge brownie mix
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup Irish Cream liqueur (Bailey's)
• 2 eggs

Frosting

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Irish Cream liqueur (Bailey's)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2-3 teaspoons milk

Glaze

• 1 oz semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon Irish Cream liqueur (Bailey's)         

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of a 13x9-inch pan. In a large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50-60 strokes with spoon. Spread in greased pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until brownies are set and begin to pull away from sides of pan (bake for minimum time and then check on them). DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.

For frosting, beat butter in small bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in all remaining frosting ingredients, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled brownies.

Place glaze ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir until melted and smooth. Drizzle over frosted brownies. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.

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PJ didn't enjoy them much because he doesn't like coffee-flavored things, including Bailey's. He cray cray. I loved them!!! More for me.

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Hope there's some alcohol left over for drinking!! :) Do I sound like an alky yet?



Peace, and bacon grease!

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