Tequila Lime Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tequila Lime Chicken
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Tequila Lime Chicken made with boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful mixture of lime juice, tequila, cilantro and spices. A super easy grilled chicken recipe perfect for summer entertaining!
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Ingredients
Marinade
- ½ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup tequila silver variety commonly used
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ cup olive oil
Chicken
- 6 chicken breast halves; boneless and skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To prepare the marinade, combine the lime juice, tequila, sugar, chopped garlic, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil in a zip top bag or large bowl. Check the notes if using pre-made margarita.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the marinade.
- Marinate for 15 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat up a grill to medium high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill turning once for about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Remove from the grill to a plate, cover with foil and let it rest for about 5 to 10 minutes. Serve
Notes
- If using bottled Margarita with tequila, omit the first 3 ingredients.
- Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before consuming. This resting period will increase the temperature by 5 to 10 degrees due to carryover cooking.
- The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on the brands of ingredients used
Nutrition Information
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Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
908mg
(38%)
Potassium
461mg
(10%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 908mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
18 reviews
Excellent
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