Tequila-Lime Chicken

By cheeserohan

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup tequila or margarita mix
• 6 Tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro, divided
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 8 thin slices lime

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine lime juice, tequila, 4 Tablespoons of the cilantro, oil, lime peel, salt and pepper in large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; turn to coat. Place in shallow pan; marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 8 hours.

2. Heat grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or coals 10 minutes or no longer pink in center, turning once and brushing with reserved marinade during first 5 minutes of cooking. Tope chicken with lime slices during last 5 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tablespoons cilantro just before serving.