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A grilled chicken breast cut into ten slices on a plate with two whole chicken breasts

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Juicy grilled chicken breasts are infused with a mouthwatering blend of tangy, smoky, sweet and lightly spicy flavors. Tequila Lime Chicken is Southwestern cuisine at its finest!


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • salt & pepper to season

Instructions

  1. Make Marinade: To a small bowl add tequila, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, cumin, honey, smoked paprika, ancho chili powder, salt, pepper and olive oil. Whisk to combine.
  2. Marinate Chicken: To a large ziplock bag add chicken breasts. Pour marinade over the chicken breast and seal. Let chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes
  3. Heat grill to medium heat, about 350-375°F.
  4. Place marinated chicken on the grill. WARNING: there is tequila in the marinade so it is going to flare up as soon as you put it on the grill.
  5. Grill each side for approximately 4-6 minutes.
  6. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

  • To Store & Reheat: Refrigerate cooled chicken in an airtight container and enjoy it within 2-3 days. Reheat it over medium-low or medium heat until it reaches 165°F, about 5-6 minutes per side.
  • To Freeze: Wrap each cooled chicken breast in plastic wrap, then freeze them in a heavy-duty storage bag for up to 4 months. Thaw them out in the fridge before reheating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 347
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 116 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 99 mg