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Tequila Lime Chicken
This easy grilled chicken marinade is delicious and packed with flavor. Simple ingredients make this an easy weeknight dinner idea!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 495221h 40m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl whisk together the garlic, tequila, lime juice, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, honey, liquid smoke, and olive oil.
garlic, minced4 clovessoy sauce1 tablespoonchili powder2 teaspoonshoney1 tablespoonolive oil2 tablespoons
2
Place the trimmed chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag.
3
Pour the marinade on top of the chicken in the bag. Seal bag and massage slightly to coat chicken evenly.
4
Refrigerate for ⏱️ 4 hours.
5
Preheat your grill to medium-high. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Cook times will vary based on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts.
6
Transfer chicken to a platter and cover with foil and allow to rest for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
219 calories
fat Content
6.4 g
serving Size
1 chicken breast
fiber Content
0.5 g
sugar Content
1.3 g
sodium Content
505.6 mg
protein Content
34.5 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
110.3 mg
carbohydrate Content
4.3 g
saturated Fat Content
1.2 g
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