Grilled Margarita Chicken Breasts

This is a taste sensation and great grilling recipe. My sister served this at a family cookout. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and clamored for the recipe. (Plan ahead, needs to marinade)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon lime zest
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  tequila
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4  boneless chicken breast halves (WITH SKIN)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime peel, lime juice, olive oil, tequila, salt and cayenne.
2. Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag.
3. Pour marinade into bag; seal and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
4. Heat a barbecue grill to medium.
5. Remove chicken from bag; pour marinade into a small saucepan.
6. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 full minute.
7. Grill breasts, skin side down, for 8 to 12 minutes.
8. Turn and baste with marinade.
9. Continue to grill and baste until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.