Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Tequila Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 whole Boneless Chicken Thighs; 1/2 cups Tequilla; 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice; 1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice; 1 Tablespoon Mexican Chili Powder; 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano, Chopped; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

8 whole Boneless Chicken Thighs
1/2 cups Tequilla
1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
1 Tablespoon Mexican Chili Powder
1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano, Chopped
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

1
Pound out the chicken thighs a little and cut into strips for skewers, or cut into 1-2 inch chunks, or leave as is and marinate an entire piece for each person.
2
Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl (or sealable bag).
3
Add the chicken.
4
Refrigerate overnight.
5
Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before prepping for the grill.
6
Heat a grill and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
7
Remove the chicken from the marinade, seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
8
Slide pieces of meat onto skewers and grill them for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned.
9
Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through.
10
Remove from the grill to a plate.
11
Cover tightly and allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes.
12
Serve hot or at room temperature.

408

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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: 8 whole Boneless Chicken Thighs, 1/2 cups Tequilla, 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, 1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tequila Lime Chicken

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