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Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 cup Gold Tequila

1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5-6 limes)

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)

1 tablespoon chilli powder

1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeņo pepper (1 pepper seeded)

1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic(3 cloves)

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on
Directions:
Directions:
Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeņo pepper, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts.

Refrigerate overnight

Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.

Remove the chicken breasts from marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Grill them skin side down for about 5 minutes until nicely browned.

Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes until just cooked through.

Remove from grill to a plate.

Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6

 

 

 

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