Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts

Submitted by Redsie

"From Canadian Living."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons tequila
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 chicken breasts or 8 chicken thighs

directions

1. In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime rind and juice, tequila, chili powder, oil, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Trim any fat or loose skin from chicken. Add chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 4 hours (up to 12 hours).
3. Heat 1 burner of 2-burner BBQ or 2 outside burners or 3-burner BBQ to medium. Brush grill over unlit burner with oil. Place chicken, bone side down, on greased grill. Close lid and gril until bottom is marked about 25 minutes.
4. Turn and grill until no longer pink inside and juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 20 minutes. Move any pieces that need more crisping or colouring over direct medium heat. Close lid and grill until golden grown, about 3 minutes.

Reviews

[whtbxrmom]

I was looking for a tequila lime chicken recipe that I had made before. It had gotten rave reviews from everyone. I didn't have a lot of time to search, so when I came across this one I thought I'd try it instead. DH and I thought this was good, but DD didn't like it at all.

 

[Nado2003]

The chicken was good and light. Although I thought it was a little on the bland and dry side. But maybe it was because I used boneless and skinless chicken breast. Thank you.

 

[1031628]

THIS WAS REALLY GREAT! i did add the jalapeno, but i put a homemade salsa on top! it was wonderful with spanish rice and salad!

 

[Eldeevee]

I made this exactly as posted and the chicken was moist and tender with lots of flavour. The jalapeno that I used was a hot one and there was a heat that wasn't experienced until after eating. Excellent recipe Redsie, thanks for posting.

 

[Sherilh-kc]

New family favorite. I used canned jalapeno. Super easy to do OAMC with this recipe. Throw all ingredients in a ziploc bag, seal and mix, open and add chicken! Seal and flatten so that chicken and marinade is flat (makes for easy storage in freezer). Pull out of freezer the night before and place in fridge. Ready to go on the grill at dinner time!