Honey Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Honey Tequila Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup tequila; 6 limes; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup butter; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 2 lbs chicken thighs or 2 lbs fish fillets

Servings: persons

1 cup tequila
6 limes
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 pinch kosher salt
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 2 lbs chicken thighs or 2 lbs fish fillets

1
Mix all ingredients, except cilantro and meat in medium sauce pan.
2
Simmer over medium heat about 15 minutes or until onions are soft but not clear.
3
Cool completely. (Instead of adding water above, I add ice cubes at this stage.).
4
Place chicken in a baking pan and pour mixture over the chickent.
5
Marinade at least 1 hour, preferably over night. If the sauce doesn't completely cover the meat, turn it over half way through.
6
If baking, pour out half the liquid and cover with finely chopped cilantro.
7
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until meat is cooked through (depending on type of meat and size of pieces).
8
If grilling, then grill and add the cilantro after cooking.

359

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup tequila, 6 limes, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Honey Tequila Lime Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Honey Tequila Lime Chicken

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