Best 4 Smokey Tequila Lime Marinade Recipes

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Smokey tequila lime marinade is a zesty and flavorful marinade that adds a smoky, tangy, and refreshing taste to your favorite dishes. This marinade can be used on a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables, and is particularly well-suited for dishes that benefit from a bold, smoky flavor. The unique blend of spices, herbs, and citrus creates a marinade that is both flavorful and versatile. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, smokin tequila lime marinade will add a depth of flavor that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEQUILA LIME MARINADE



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This marinade has a little kick to it. It's best if used to marinate overnight. I slow cook chicken in a crock pot in marinate for 8 hours and then add to red chili. I won a chili cook off using this recipe.

Provided by wire1ess

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 lime, zest of
1 fresh ripe jalapeno chile, minced (the red one)
2 stalks green onions, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup corn oil

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together.
  • Let the mixture sit, preferably overnight, but at least for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Shake the mixture well, then reserve 1/2 cup to use as a baste.
  • Marinate white meats such as chicken or pork for up to 2 hours. Fish and shellfish should marinate for 45 minutes. Shake the food often while it marinates.
  • When grilling marinated food, use reserved marinade as a baste during the second half of cooking.
  • Discard used marinade when you start cooking.

SMOKEY TEQUILA-LIME MARINADE



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This awesome marinade for chicken, chicken wings or flank steak has a taste of Mexico with a hint of Texas. It's definitely a must for the grill!

Provided by DALEANDESTELL

Categories     Marinades

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
¼ cup lime juice
½ cup tequila
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper into a mixing bowl. Whisk in the liquid smoke, lime juice, tequila, vegetable oil, and cilantro until evenly blended.n
  • To use the marinade, pour into a resealable plastic bag, and add 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of meat. Squeeze out the excess air, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours before cooking as desired. Grilling over charcoal is best, but a gas grill will do fine as well.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SMOKEY TEQUILA-LIME MARINADE



Smokey Tequila-Lime Marinade image

This awesome marinade for chicken, chicken wings or flank steak has a taste of Mexico with a hint of Texas. It's definitely a must for the grill!

Provided by DALEANDESTELL

Categories     Marinades

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
¼ cup lime juice
½ cup tequila
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper into a mixing bowl. Whisk in the liquid smoke, lime juice, tequila, vegetable oil, and cilantro until evenly blended.n
  • To use the marinade, pour into a resealable plastic bag, and add 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of meat. Squeeze out the excess air, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours before cooking as desired. Grilling over charcoal is best, but a gas grill will do fine as well.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

4 INGREDIENT - TEQUILA LIME MARINADE



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I use this marinade every time I cook Chicken. So quick, easy and I always have the ingredients available.

Provided by STK FD WIFE

Categories     Lime

Time 3m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
1 envelope good seasonings Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Mix all together.
  • Marinade meat or vegetables for 1 day or overnight.

Tips

  • Utilize chipotle peppers in adobo for a flavorful addition to the marinade. If you can't find chipotle peppers, you can substitute canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  • Enhance the smokiness of the marinade by grilling or charring the chipotle peppers before blending them. This step adds an extra layer of smoky flavor.
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice imparts a brighter flavor to the marinade. If you don't have fresh limes, you can use store-bought lime juice, but the taste will not be as vibrant.
  • Use high-quality tequila for a more flavorful marinade. A good tequila will add depth and complexity to the marinade, while a lower-quality tequila will produce a blander result.
  • Allow the meat to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but preferably longer. The longer the meat marinates, the more flavorful it will be. You can marinate the meat for up to 24 hours.
  • When grilling the meat, baste it with the marinade frequently to keep it moist and flavorful. This will also help to prevent the meat from drying out.

Conclusion

This smoky tequila lime marinade is a versatile and flavorful marinade that can be used on a variety of meats. It's perfect for grilling, roasting, or baking. The smokiness from the chipotle peppers and the brightness from the lime juice create a unique and delicious flavor profile that will be sure to please everyone at your next cookout. So next time you're looking for a marinade that will add some excitement to your meal, give this smoky tequila lime marinade a try.

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