Tequila Lime Chicken

Name: Tequila Lime Chicken
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 8 min
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

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Prep Time: 8 hours

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 8 hours, 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Kirstin in the Couv

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup gold tequila1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper6 boneless chicken breasts, skin on

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Instructions

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Step 1

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add the chicken breasts.

Step 3

Refrigerate overnight.

Step 4

Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.

Step 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.

Step 6

Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through.

Step 7

Remove from the grill to a plate.

Step 8

Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve hot or at room temperature.