Tequila Lime Chicken

By katecar

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup gold tequila (Cuervo Gold)
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5-6 limes)
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced (optional)
• 6 boneless chicken breasts

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, cilantro (if using), and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.

Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.