Tequila Lime Chicken

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup gold tequila
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 6 boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Add the chicken breasts.
  3. 3
    Refrigerate overnight.
  4. 4
    Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
  5. 5
    Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned.
  6. 6
    Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through.
  7. 7
    Remove from the grill to a plate.
  8. 8
    Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Serve hot or at room temperature.

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