Lime Chicken

Name: Lime Chicken
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts; 1/2 c. lime juice; 1/3 c. gold tequila; 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. Triple Sec liqueur or other orange liqueur; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

6 chicken breasts
1/2 c. lime juice
1/3 c. gold tequila
1/4 c. olive oil
2 Tbsp. Triple Sec liqueur or other orange liqueur
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine lime juice, tequila, olive oil, Triple Sec and garlic.
2

Add the chicken, turning to coat with marinade.
3

Cover and let stand at room temperature, turning once or twice more, for two hours.
4

Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 400°.
5

Remove chicken from marinade and arrange on a jelly roll pan.
6

Season with salt and pepper.
7

Bake chicken, basting occasionally with marinade, until done.
8

Takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes.