Margarita Chicken

By gilligan1963

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 4 tablespoons tequila (recommended: Cabo Wabo Reposado)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 red bell peppers, roasted, skinned, seeded, julienne

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl add cilantro, tequila, garlic, red chili flakes, cumin, oregano, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken breasts and red bell peppers to resealable gallon bag and pour in marinade. Let marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.

Heat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade, and add chicken to the grill.

Cook chicken about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes.