Tequila Lime Chicken

2013-08-13
  • Yield : 6 servings
  • Prep Time : 10m
  • Cook Time : 15m
  • Ready In : 30m
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Nutritional Info

This information is per serving.

  • Calories

    277 calorie
  • Fat

    14 grams
  • Saturated Fat

    4 grams
  • Cholesterol

    93 milligrams
  • Sodium

    419 milligrams
  • Carbohydrate

    4 grams
  • Protein

    31 grams
  • Sugar

    1 grams

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup gold tequila
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Method

Step 1

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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