Tequila Lime Chicken

11 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lime zest
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp tequila
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 None whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
  • None None small hot peppers, fresh cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, to garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, herbs, vegetable oil, garlic, tequila and honey. Season then divide marinade in half. Place half in a ziploc bag along with the chicken. Marinate for 1 hour.
  2. 2
    Preheat grill. Pat chicken dry then coat with oil. Grill for 20 mins over medium heat, turning once and basting occasionally with reserved marinade, until internal temperature is 175°F. Let rest for 10 mins then serve garnished with hot peppers, cilantro and lime wedges.

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