Tequila Lime Chicken

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    3 people

  • Calories

    636 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Tequila Lime Chicken

Tequila Lime Chicken - amazing chicken marinated with tequila, lime and garlic. This tequila lime chicken recipe tastes better than restaurant's. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 lbs (750g) skin-on deboned chicken thighs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Lime wedges for garnishing
  • cilantro chopped, for garnishing

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Rub the garlic onto the chicken, ensuring to coat the meat and skin thoroughly.
  2. Whisk all the Marinade ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well. Add the chicken to the marinade and stir to coat thoroughly. Marinate for 15 minutes, or preferably for 2 hours.
  3. Heat a skillet and pan-fry the chicken skin-side down until slightly browned. Turn the chicken over and pan-fry the other side until it is also slightly browned.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the skin is nicely browned. Broil the chicken for 1 minute, or until the skin is charred to your liking. Transfer the chicken and any juices that seeped out during baking to a serving platter. Squeeze some fresh lime juice over the top, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make sure you use an oven-safe skillet or pan before baking the chicken in the oven. You may also grill the chicken. For the chicken, you can use boneless and skinless chicken breast/chicken thighs or bone-in chicken thighs.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3people Calories 636kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 222mg (74%) Sodium 564mg (24%) Potassium 509mg (15%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 598IU (12%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 636 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 3people
Calories 636kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 222mg 74%
Sodium 564mg 24%
Potassium 509mg 11%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 598IU 12%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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