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Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe

Easy tequila lime chicken with a citrus and tequila marinade, grilled and finished with cilantro. Great for tacos, bowls, or off the grill.
Prep Time3 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tequila
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice about 8 medium limes
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon worchestershire sauce
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken pieces thighs or breasts
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk together tequila, lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, olive oil and worchestershire sauce until combined.
  • Pour marinade into large plastic storage bag then submerge chicken, close storage bag and store in refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight for more intensified flavor.
  • When ready to grill, remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper, and evenly with paprika and garlic powder.
  • Grill chicken on all sides until cooked through then remove from grill, cover with foil and rest to allow juices to settle.  Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime zest and serve.

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is based on boneless, skinless chicken breast
How to Store
  • Fridge: Store leftover tequila lime chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can keep it whole, sliced, or chopped, but I prefer storing it whole so it stays juicier after reheating.
  • Freezer: Wrap the chicken tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Reheating: Reheat whole pieces in the microwave at 75% power for 1 to 2 minutes, or warm in a 325°F oven with a splash of water and foil over the top until heated through. If sliced or chopped, a quick skillet warm-up works great too.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 pound | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 964mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg