Margarita Chicken

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Light and Tangy -- Easy to prepare ahead for summertime BBQ.

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Ingredients

  • Marinade:
  • 6 Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
  • 1/2 C Tequilla
  • 4 TBLS Sugar
  • 4 TBLS Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tsp Fresh Lime Zest
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 to 4 Jalapeno Chiles (seeded, chopped)
  • Garnish:
  • Lime wedges and chopped cilantro.

Preparation

Step 1

Combine ingredients for marinade in a small bowl. Place chicken breasts into a rectangular glass baking dish and pour marinade over the top of the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Take chicken out of refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling. Preheat grill to med/high. Grill chicken until fork tender and juices run clear, turning once.

To prepare in oven:
Place chicken and marinade in a baking dish, cover and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until chicken internal temperature is 160 degrees.

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