Tequila Lime Chicken

10 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 whole Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 1/2 cups Tequilla
  • 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
  • 1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Mexican Chili Powder
  • 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano, Chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Pound out the chicken thighs a little and cut into strips for skewers, or cut into 1-2 inch chunks, or leave as is and marinate an entire piece for each person.
  2. 2
    Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl (or sealable bag).
  3. 3
    Add the chicken.
  4. 4
    Refrigerate overnight.
  5. 5
    Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before prepping for the grill.
  6. 6
    Heat a grill and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
  7. 7
    Remove the chicken from the marinade, seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
  8. 8
    Slide pieces of meat onto skewers and grill them for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned.
  9. 9
    Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through.
  10. 10
    Remove from the grill to a plate.
  11. 11
    Cover tightly and allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Serve hot or at room temperature.

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