Best 9 Tequila Lime Chicken With Honey Drizzle Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and zesty dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to creating a mouthwatering "Tequila Lime Chicken with Honey Drizzle" masterpiece. This delectable recipe combines the tanginess of lime, the warmth of tequila, and the sweetness of honey to craft a culinary delight that will leave you craving more. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this article will guide you through the process of creating this exquisite dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion gathering. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing blend of flavors in "Tequila Lime Chicken with Honey Drizzle."

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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

TEQUILA-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH JALAPEñO



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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Tequila     Chicken     Fruit     Pepper     Backyard BBQ     Pineapple     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Coriander     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds, coarsely ground in spice mill or mortar with pestle
1 3/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) cut-up (best of fryer) chicken
1/3 cup orange juice or pineapple juice
1/4 cup gold or silver tequila
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 to 2 red jalapeño chiles with seeds, finely chopped
1 shallot, minced
Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Steps:

  • Mix coriander, salt, and red pepper. Sprinkle mixture all over chicken. Arrange chicken, skin side up, on baking sheet; cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Combine orange juice, tequila, brown sugar, honey, 1 jalapeño, and shallot in small saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Add 1 more jalapeño if more heat is desired. Cool glaze. Transfer 3 tablespoons glaze to small bowl and set aside for serving.
  • Spray grill with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Arrange chicken, skin side up, on grill. Grill 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush chicken with glaze in saucepan. Turn chicken over; brush with glaze. Grill until juices run clear when pierced with fork or until instant-read thermometer inserted into chicken registers 170°F, turning and brushing occasionally with glaze, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer to platter. Spoon reserved glaze over.

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.

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

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 DRUMSTICKS



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Marinating the chicken in a seasoned tequila mixture isn't just for show: alcohol's ability to play well with both the fat (which in this case is the chicken drumsticks) and water molecules (punchy aromatics like lime juice and garlic), make it a great vehicle for infusing something with a lot of flavor. And while the ingredient list sure does evoke the flavor (and alcohol content) of a classic margarita, the alcohol gets cooked off as it bakes, making this recipe family-friendly!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h55m

Yield Makes about 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup silver tequila
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 6 to 8 limes)
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 20)
3 tablespoons safflower oil
Clementine or orange wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine tequila, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, chicken, and oil in a large resealable bag. Place in a baking dish and let stand at room temperature, turning bag occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip back into bag; pat dry. Reserve marinade. Place chicken on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, transfer marinade to a saucepan and boil over medium-high heat until thickened and reduced to 1/3 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and immediately brush with glaze. Serve warm or room temperature, with clementine wedges.

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN



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Turn that barbecue into an event to remember with our Tequila-Lime Chicken recipe. Our Tequila-Lime Chicken is a zesty and spicy recipe that really pops!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup tequila
1 Tbsp. honey
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, cut lengthwise in half, seeded
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. lime zest
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb.)

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Blend all ingredients except chicken in blender until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup dressing mixture for later use.
  • Grill chicken 5 min. on each side. Turn; grill additional 6 to 10 min. or until done (165ºF), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining dressing mixture for the last 3 min. Meanwhile, cook reserved dressing mixture in saucepan until heated through.
  • Transfer chicken to plate; drizzle with reserved dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or shrimp.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of honey in the drizzle to your liking.
  • If you don't have honey, you can substitute another sweetener, such as agave nectar or maple syrup.
  • Serve the chicken and shrimp with your favorite sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
  • For a more flavorful dish, marinate the chicken and shrimp in the tequila-lime mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Conclusion:

This tequila-lime chicken and shrimp with honey drizzle is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken and shrimp are cooked in a flavorful tequila-lime marinade, then drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey glaze. Serve with your favorite sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables, for a complete meal.

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