Tequila-Lime Chicken

Name: Tequila-Lime Chicken
Ingredients: 5 -6 boneless chicken breasts; 3/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 small orange, juiced; 3/4 cup tequila; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo; 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 dashes hot sauce; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

5 -6 boneless chicken breasts
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 small orange, juiced
3/4 cup tequila
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1

Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag or a bowl.
2

Combine all remaining ingredients in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds until well mixed.
3

Reserve one cup of the marinade for basting.
4

Pour remaining marinade over the chicken breasts. Marinade in the refrigerator for about an hour.
5

Grill the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes over a low-medium grill. Turn frequently and baste liberally with the reserved marinade.
6

Serve with your favorite side dishes such as Spanish rice, corn and peppers, and guacamole.
7

Or.
8

Slice chicken breasts for fajitas and serve with sauteed onions and peppers.