Best 7 Tequila Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Recipes

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Tequila chili lime grilled chicken is an exciting and flavorful dish that combines the tangy taste of tequila with the zesty kick of chili and lime. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a quick and easy weeknight meal. It can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or grilled vegetables. The marinade, which infuses the chicken with bold flavors, consists of tequila, chili powder, lime juice, and a blend of spices. This marinade not only tenderizes the chicken but also gives it a vibrant color and a tantalizing aroma. Once grilled, the chicken is succulent, juicy, and bursting with flavor.

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TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN



Tequila-Lime Chicken image

This is a recipe that I created in search of a different way to fix chicken for a low-sodium diet.

Provided by JLREED

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ cup tequila
1 lime, zested and juiced
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
¼ teaspoon chili powder, divided
3 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese blend

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish; add tequila and juice of 1/2 a lime. Sprinkle 1/2 of the lime zest, 1/2 of the garlic powder, and 1/2 of the chili powder over the chicken. Cover dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Turn chicken breasts; sprinkle remaining lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, and chili powder on top. Cover again and marinate in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Uncover baking dish and discard tequila-lime marinade.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican-style cheese over the chicken and continue to bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 207 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

GRILLED TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN



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Also known as "margarita chicken," this tequila lime chicken is loaded with bright Southwestern flavor.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon lime zest, from about 2 limes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1¼ teaspoons ground ancho chili pepper
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1¼ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons honey
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or about 2 pounds), pounded to an even ½-inch thickness
1 lime, sliced into wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients except for the chicken breasts in a 1-gallon freezer bag. Close the bag and squish the marinade around to mix. Add the chicken breasts and massage the marinade into the meat until evenly coated. Seal the bag and place it in a bowl in the refrigerator (the bowl protects against leakage); marinate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Clean the grill and preheat to high. Lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. (Alternatively, you can spray the grates with a non-flammable cooking spray.) Place the chicken breasts on the grill and spoon any remaining marinade from the bag over top. Grill, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side (turning only once). Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Calories 399, Fat 16g, Carbohydrate 5g, Protein 51g, SaturatedFat 3g, Sugar 3g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 1015mg, Cholesterol 151mg

RESTAURANT-STYLE TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN



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This spicy, marinated broiled chicken dish is the same as that of a well-known restaurant chain's Tequila Lime Chicken. Enjoy! Serve with rice and pico de gallo salsa, if desired.

Provided by Robbie Rice

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup water
⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon tequila
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons minced tomato
1 ½ teaspoons chopped green chile peppers
1 teaspoon minced onion
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pinch salt
1 pinch dried dill weed
1 pinch paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
2 cups crumbled corn chips

Steps:

  • Combine water, teriyaki sauce, lime juice, garlic, liquid smoke, salt, ginger, and tequila in a medium nonporous glass bowl and mix all together. Add chicken and turn to coat; cover bowl and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the Mexi-Ranch Dressing: mix mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, tomato, peppers, onion, parsley, hot pepper sauce, salt, dill weed, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, and ground black pepper in a medium bowl and mix well until smooth. Cover bowl and chill until needed.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler, or preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, discarding any remaining marinade. Grill or broil chicken for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Arrange cooked chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a layer of Mexi-Ranch dressing over each piece of chicken, followed by 1/4 cup of cheese blend. Broil in preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or just until cheese has melted.
  • Spread a bed of about 1/2 cup crumbled corn chips or tortilla strips on each of 4 plates. Slide a chicken breast onto the chips on each plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1029.8 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 64.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 2237.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup gold tequila
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 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
3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Steps:

  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, 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 skin-side down 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 93 milligrams, Sodium 419 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 1 grams

GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Tequila     Chicken     Citrus     Poultry     Marinate     Fourth of July     Picnic     Dinner     Lime     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chilies
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Steps:

  • Mix first 8 ingredients in bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; chill overnight.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush grill rack with oil. Grill chicken until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 18 minutes. Transfer to platter.

TEQUILA WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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I made this for our Halloween party and everyone commented on how great the chicken in it was. The secret is marinating it in tequilla and grilling it. My teenaged son and his friend enjoyed it (another surprised look from the friend when he said "it was good." It makes a lot of marinade, so I used the rest for fajitas!

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 limes, juice and zest of
1/2 cup tequila
red pepper flakes
3 (16 ounce) cans great dry northern white beans
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 large onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies (I used green salsa)
1 tablespoon cumin, plus
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups defatted chicken stock (canned will work all right)
3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
sour cream
chopped fresh green onion
diced avocado

Steps:

  • Zest 1 of the limes and sprinkle the lime zest over the chicken breast.
  • Squeeze all 3 limes, and pour the juice over the chicken breasts.
  • Pour the tequila over the chicken and.
  • Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken and marinate for 3 hours.
  • Grill the chicken breast for 5 minutes and pour remaining marinade over the chicken breast on the grill.
  • Turn the chicken breast and grill the second side for 4 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken breast from the grill and cut into small cubes.
  • Heat olive oil in stock pot and add onion and saute for about 10 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the garlic, green chilis, cumin, cayene pepper, and cloves and saute for 10 minutes.
  • Add beans, chicken,and chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve with cheese, chopped green onions, avocado, and sour cream.

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN



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Grilled chicken breasts with a light, fresh marinade. These are great right off the grill or the breasts can be sliced for chicken fajitas.

Provided by BearsFanJeff

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 chicken breasts, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 -6 boneless chicken breasts
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 small orange, juiced
3/4 cup tequila
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag or a bowl.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds until well mixed.
  • Reserve one cup of the marinade for basting.
  • Pour remaining marinade over the chicken breasts. Marinade in the refrigerator for about an hour.
  • Grill the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes over a low-medium grill. Turn frequently and baste liberally with the reserved marinade.
  • Serve with your favorite side dishes such as Spanish rice, corn and peppers, and guacamole.
  • Or.
  • Slice chicken breasts for fajitas and serve with sauteed onions and peppers.

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality tequila. The better the tequila, the better the marinade will be. Look for a tequila that is 100% agave and has a smooth flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the chicken and make it more flavorful.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. This could include rice, beans, vegetables, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

This tequila chili lime grilled chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare chicken. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the grilled chicken is cooked to perfection. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next party or cookout.

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