Grilled Margarita Chicken With Marinade

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Ingredients

  • 3-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (washed and trimmed)
  • Zest of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Juice of 3 limes (about 1/2 cup)
  • Juice of 1 orange (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (seeded and deveined to reduce heat)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 ounces Cuervo Gold tequila
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.

Preparation

Step 1

1 jalapeño pepper, minced (seeded and deveined to reduce heat)

Place chicken in a resealable gallon size plastic bag. Set aside.

Combine all ingredients, except chicken, in a small bowl or measuring
cup. Whisk to combine. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal and
place in the refrigerator to marinate for 3-24 hours. Turn chicken
occasionally.

Preheat grill to medium-high. Place chicken on the counter to come to room temp.

*** If you choose to you can make a 2nd batch of the marinade to serve on top. In a small
saucepan over high heat bring the marinade to a boil. Stirring
constantly boil for 2 minutes, reduce to simmer and cook until reduced
by 1/3. Serve over top of chicken for an extra flavor treat!

COOK'S NOTE: You can also cook this in the oven. Preheat oven to 350
degree F. Pour off 1/2 of marinade, add the chicken and remaining
marinade to a 9x12 baking dish and bake for 60 minutes.