Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe
Easy tequila lime chicken with a citrus and tequila marinade, grilled and finished with cilantro. Great for tacos, bowls, or off the grill.
- Prep Time: 180 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 200 mins
- Yield: 4, 4 people 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tequila
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8 medium limes)
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon worchestershire sauce
- 2 pounds boneless chicken pieces (thighs or breasts)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together tequila, lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, olive oil and worchestershire sauce until combined.
- Pour marinade into large plastic storage bag then submerge chicken, close storage bag and store in refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight for more intensified flavor.
- When ready to grill, remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper, and evenly with paprika and garlic powder.
- Grill chicken on all sides until cooked through then remove from grill, cover with foil and rest to allow juices to settle. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime zest and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories: 346 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 321 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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