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.

iviwe luswazi
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This is a great recipe. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful.


Jhanak raj Upadhyaya
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Md Sohag md Sohsg md Sohsg
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Linda B McDuffie (Lin lin)
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it.


Tiktok Tiktoker
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and broccoli, and it was a complete meal.


Nomi Jan
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful.


itz christal
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I love this recipe! The tequila and lime give the chicken a really unique and delicious flavor. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Noreen Keane
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Jiyaad Solomons
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This was the best tequila lime chicken I've ever had. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Yared Yizengaw
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I'm not usually a fan of tequila, but this recipe changed my mind. The tequila and lime flavors were perfectly balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Fatimo Carew
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This tequila lime chicken was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.