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Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade

A zippy marinade of bright tequila, lime, and warm chili powder.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: sealable zip-top bags or airtight container, small or medium bowl
Servings: 4
Calories: 469kcal

Equipment

  • optional food saver

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup tequila
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 2 large limes zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 garlic clove minced or grated
  • ¼ cup veg oil
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Measure all marinade ingredients and combine in a bowl.
  • Prepare boneless skinless chicken breasts by cutting through the center into thin cutlets.
  • Mix the tequila, orange juice, agave syrup, lime zest and juice, minced garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  • Pour ¾ cup of the marinade into a separate container and save for the sauce.
  • Add the vegetable oil to the marinade. Pour marinade over chicken breasts and marinade for 4-8 hours. Or pour into a freezer bag with chicken and freeze for future use.
  • To make the sauce, heat a small sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add the reserved marinade and bring up to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes until the sauce has reduced and turn off the heat. Stir in the butter.
  • When you're ready to cook the chicken, grill on high for 6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F on a meat thermometer. Brush the chicken with the tequila lime sauce on both sides halfway through the cooking time.
  • Serve with fajitas fixing or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 1496mg | Potassium: 1030mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg