Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Marinating Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 2 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
497 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken
Description
Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken is prepared by pounding boneless skinless chicken breasts to about one inch thick and marinating them in a blend of tequila, avocado or vegetable oil, lime zest and juice, orange juice, chili powders, dried onion, kosher salt, dried parsley, and black pepper. The marinade combines citrus acidity with subtle heat and herbal notes. After marinating from 30 minutes to 8 hours, the chicken is grilled over medium to medium-high heat until cooked through with a nicely charred exterior.
This method ensures juicy chicken breasts that carry the citrus and spicy flavors well. The grilled chicken pairs naturally with fresh cilantro and lime wedges to add herbal brightness and tang upon serving. It can be enjoyed as a main protein alongside salads, rice, or grilled vegetables.
The notes also suggest an optional avocado corn salsa as a topping to complement the charred tequila lime flavors. Cooking on a stovetop grill pan or heavy bottom skillet is a good alternative if an outdoor grill is unavailable. Cooking until an internal temperature of 165°F guarantees food safety and proper doneness.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breast trimmed of excess fat, boneless skinless
Tequila lime marinade
- 1/3 cup tequila any kind will work
- 1/3 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 3 fresh lime zested and juiced
- 1 large orange juiced
- 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 Tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1 tsp onion dried minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp parsley dried
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
To serve
- cilantro fresh, minced
- lime wedges
Instructions
Prep chicken
- Top cutting board with wax paper, and top with a chicken breast. Top with another piece of wax paper and use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound chicken until about 1 inch thick.
- Repeat with remaining chicken breasts, then set aside for a moment.
Make marinade
- Combine marinade ingredients (tequila, oil, lime juice and zest, orange juice, chili powder, ancho chile powder, minced onion, salt, parsley and pepper) in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Alternatively, you could add the marinade ingredients to a zip top plastic bag, seal it, and shake well to combine.
Marinate chicken
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, and either cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or seal the plastic bag. Place in refrigerator for at least 30minutes or up to 8 hours.
Prep grill
- Preheat grill over MED/MED-HIGH heat. Make sure grates are clean.
Grill chicken
- Brush your grill with a little avocado or vegetable oil and grill chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side, until beautifully charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F degrees.
- Remove chicken from grill onto a plate or platter and let chicken rest for about 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
To serve
- Top chicken with sprinkle of minced cilantro and serve with a lime wedge alongside (for squeezing on top of the chicken).
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Marinate the chicken from 30 minutes up to 8 hours to develop flavor.
- Grill over medium to medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F for safety and juiciness.
- Optional: Serve topped with avocado corn salsa and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Can also cook chicken on a stovetop grill pan if outdoor grilling is not possible.
- Let grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 877mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 767IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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