Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Tequila Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 limes; 1 cup tequila; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 5 cloves garlic; 1 jalapeno, sliced; 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro; 12 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups grated Monterey Jack; Corn tortillas; Flour tortillas; Grated Monterey Jack; Pico de gallo; Jalapeno slices; Lime wedges; Avocado slices; Sour cream

Servings: persons

4 limes
1 cup tequila
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
5 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno, sliced
1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
12 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups grated Monterey Jack
Corn tortillas
Flour tortillas
Grated Monterey Jack
Pico de gallo
Jalapeno slices
Lime wedges
Avocado slices
Sour cream

1
Slice open the limes and squeeze the juice into a food processor or blender.
2
Add the tequila, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapenos and cilantro.
3
Blend the mixture until totally combined.
4
Add the chicken to a large plastic bag and pour in the lime-tequila mixture.
5
Seal the bag and marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
6
Remove the chicken from the bag and grill it over medium-high heat.
7
Rotate the chicken 45-degrees on both sides to create nice grill marks, and continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
8
Melt the Monterey Jack over the top of the sliced chicken breasts.
9
Slice the chicken and serve it on a plate topped with the sides.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 limes, 1 cup tequila, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 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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