Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe

Get your grill going, and add these classic grilled tequila lime marinated chicken breasts to your summer menus right away! Flavorful and so tasty!

Ingredients

1 cup tequila

1 cup fresh lime juice

1 tbsp lime zest

½ cup orange juice

¼ cup olive oil

1 tbsp worchestershire sauce

1 lb boneless chicken breasts

salt to taste

pepper to taste

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Whisk together tequila, lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, olive oil and worchestershire sauce until combined.

Pour marinade into large plastic storage bag then submerge chicken, close storage bag and store in refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight for more intensified flavor.

When ready to grill, remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper, and evenly with paprika and garlic powder.

Grill chicken on all sides until cooked through then remove from grill, cover with foil and rest to allow juices to settle. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime zest and serve.

Notes

Let it marinate. The longer you allow the chicken to marinate the more time it has to penetrate and tenderize the chicken, resulting in a moister chicken.

Don’t be afraid to get that grill hot! We want a slight char without burning and a quick cooking time.

Let it rest. Slicing too early will cause the juices to seep out. Let the breasts rest for at least 5 minutes, giving them time to redistribute their juices.

Use the marinade on just about anything! Mix it up by using thighs or even wings next time.