Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe
Get your grill going, and add these classic grilled tequila lime marinated chicken breasts to your summer menus right away! Flavorful and so tasty!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 494kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup tequila
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp worchestershire sauce
- 1 lb boneless chicken pieces thighs or breasts
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- chopped cilantro 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
How to Store
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months. You can store the chicken whole, sliced, or chopped depending on how you plan to use them. However, if you plan to reheat it, I prefer to store the breasts whole and then cut them once reheated. Reheat whole chicken breasts in the microwave at 75% power for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat it in the oven. For this method place the chicken on a baking tray with a bit of water and covered it with foil. Bake at 325° F for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sliced or chopped chicken can be reheated in a skillet or microwave.Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 460mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 34.7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.6mg