Best 10 Tequila Lime Chicken With Cilantro Dressing Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a dish that combines the vibrant flavors of tequila, lime, and cilantro? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a culinary masterpiece: Tequila Lime Chicken with Cilantro Dressing. Prepare to embark on a flavor journey that will leave you craving more with each bite. We'll provide step-by-step instructions, tips, and ingredient variations to ensure you create a dish that will delight your palate and impress your dinner guests. So, gather your apron, fire up the stove, and let's dive into the art of crafting this mouthwatering tequila lime chicken with cilantro dressing.

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

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

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO LIME RICE



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This delicious Tequila Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice is incredibly easy to put together and full of delicious Mexican flavor!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lime
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic
1/2 jalapeno
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cut in half lengthwise)
1 cup long grain rice (I used basmati)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 onion (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (for nice yellow color)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
juice from half a lime
fresh cilantro (sliced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos and lime slices for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a dutch oven and add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until onion is tender and translucent. Reduce heat to low and add the rice. Cook for about a minute stirring constantly making sure the rice doesn't burn.
  • Add cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric, and then add the chicken broth and stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is done. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  • Slice the lime and squeeze the juice into a blender. Add tequila, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro. Blend the mixture until totally combined.
  • Add the chicken to a large plastic bag and pour in the lime-tequila mixture. Seal the bag and marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and grill it over medium-high heat, flip the chicken and continue grilling until chicken is cooked through, about 5 min per side. Slice the chicken and server over the cilantro and lime rice.
  • Top with diced tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 428 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN SALAD WITH TEQUILA LIME DRESSING



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Add a burst of color to your table with this fresh main-dish that's topped with homemade tequila lime salad dressing. For a simple garnish sprinkle salad with lightly crushed tortilla chips.-Annette Hottenstein, Cockeysville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 romaine hearts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
4-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Add romaine to a large salad bowl. Top with remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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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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

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN WITH HONEY DRIZZLE



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This zesty marinade gives chicken a rich flavor, and makes it perfect for no-fuss dinner salads or as the base for a memorable taco night.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Salt to taste
1/4 cup tequila
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 medium)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded; about 8 tenders)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Additional chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix all chicken ingredients except chicken tenders. Add chicken; toss gently to mix. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to marinate.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • When grill is heated, remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned and no longer pink in center.
  • Before serving, drizzle chicken with 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and additional chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN



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Make and share this Tequila Lime Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 key limes, juice of
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 fresh garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons tequila
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 fresh jalapeno chile, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, muddle cilantro, garlic, cumin and jalapeo until you have a thick paste.
  • Add tequila, lime juice, and olive oil.
  • Wash the chicken, pat dry and place in a large, heavy-duty resealable plastic food bag, pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag.
  • Seal the bag and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire.
  • Drain the chicken, discarding the marinade. Grill chicken, turning often, until they are slightly charred and cooked through, about 25 minutes.

HONEY TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN



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This is a quick marinade that's best on chicken but delicious on fish too. You can bake, BBQ or grill.

Provided by NetDiva Amy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup tequila
6 limes
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 pinch kosher salt
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 lbs chicken thighs or 2 lbs fish fillets

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, except cilantro and meat in medium sauce pan.
  • Simmer over medium heat about 15 minutes or until onions are soft but not clear.
  • Cool completely. (Instead of adding water above, I add ice cubes at this stage.).
  • Place chicken in a baking pan and pour mixture over the chickent.
  • Marinade at least 1 hour, preferably over night. If the sauce doesn't completely cover the meat, turn it over half way through.
  • If baking, pour out half the liquid and cover with finely chopped cilantro.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until meat is cooked through (depending on type of meat and size of pieces).
  • If grilling, then grill and add the cilantro after cooking.

GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS



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All the flavor without the fuss, these chicken thighs come together in a flash. Serve with Mexican-style street corn and beans.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 2h17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
lime wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk cilantro, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add thighs and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook thighs for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 200.1 mg

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, and garlic will make a big difference in the taste of the dish.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to sear the chicken for a few minutes per side before reducing the heat to low and cooking through.
  • The cilantro dressing is also great as a marinade for the chicken. Simply combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • You can adjust the spice level of the dish by adding more or less chili powder. If you're not sure how much to add, start with a small amount and taste test the sauce before adding more.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Tequila lime chicken with cilantro dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the cilantro dressing is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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