Tequila Lime Chicken (keto)

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 4 split boneless skinless chicken
• breasts
• 1 Tbsp fresh minced garlic
• 1/2 c. fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup gold tequila
• 1 tsp fresh grd black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Grilling Tip: A common mistake people make when grilling meats & chicken is to keep turning it over & over again - poking it - sticking, it, etc. You only need to turn it ONCE - or if you like those cross hatch grill marks - after its all nice & brown on both sides & cooked thru - give it a quick second turn to achieve those grill marks on the one side for a nice presentation.

Step 2

Combine the chicken with everything & marinade for a half hour at room temperature. The acids in lime juice cook the chicken - so you want to avoid marinading too long.

Step 3

Heat a grill with coals and brush the racks with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.

Step 4

Grill the chicken for about 5-6 minutes (for a 1 inch thick breast) with lid off - on one side - until nicely browned. Less cooking time tor thinner breasts. The juice and tequila have sugars that will blacken the chicken when grilling - so move them to a lower heat if that get out of control. Turn the chicken and grill for another 5-6 minutes - depending on the thickness of the chicken, until cooked thru & nicely browned. It should feel firm & the juices should run clear in the thickest part (165). Let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot or room temp with a wedge of lime.