Tequila Lime Chicken
Tequila Lime Chicken is a flavorful and zesty dish, featuring chicken breasts infused with a blend of tequila, lime juice, and spices.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- 1/4 cup silver tequila
- 3 garlic cloves pressed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by trimming off extra fat and either slicing into cutlets or tenderizing until they are thin and even in size. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, tequila, garlic, brown sugar, cumin, salt and pepper until fully mixed.
- Place chicken in a shallow dish or bowl and pour marinade over.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or overnight.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high heat (about 400 degrees).
- Place chicken on a preheated grill and cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn chicken over and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160°F. Remove from heat and allow chicken to reach 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
Notes
This recipe uses 4 chicken breasts but can be increased to 6. The 4 will serve 4-6 people, depending on size and appetite.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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