Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken
Total Time
20 Minutes, plus at least 6 hours to marinate
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
4 Minutes
Rating
4.89 out of 5 stars
(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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Preparation
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.
Step 5
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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.
