Tequila-Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Tequila-Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 boneless chicken breasts; 3/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 small orange, juiced; 3/4 cup tequila; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo; 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 dashes hot sauce; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Servings: persons

5 -6 boneless chicken breasts
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 small orange, juiced
3/4 cup tequila
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1
Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag or a bowl.
2
Combine all remaining ingredients in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds until well mixed.
3
Reserve one cup of the marinade for basting.
4
Pour remaining marinade over the chicken breasts. Marinade in the refrigerator for about an hour.
5
Grill the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes over a low-medium grill. Turn frequently and baste liberally with the reserved marinade.
6
Serve with your favorite side dishes such as Spanish rice, corn and peppers, and guacamole.
7
Or.
8
Slice chicken breasts for fajitas and serve with sauteed onions and peppers.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 boneless chicken breasts, 3/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 small orange, juiced, 3/4 cup tequila, 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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