Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken

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Total Time

20 Minutes, plus at least 6 hours to marinate

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

4 Minutes

Rating

(106)

Ingredients

4 servings

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon lime zest, from about 2 limes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1¼ teaspoons ground ancho chile 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)

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Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Grill, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side (turning only once). Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Chef’s notes

The tequila is mild and the chicken isn’t too spicy, making this recipe family-friendly.

Pair with black bean salad, restaurant-style salsa, cornbread muffins, and margaritas for a Southwestern-themed cookout.

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