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Tequila Lime Chicken




Source of Recipe


Irene in Taos






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3-4)
  
• 1/4 tequila, Gold is best
  
• 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeesed works best
  
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  
• 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  
• 1-2 minced and seeded jalapeno pepper
  
• 1 tsp sea salt
  
• 1/2 freshly cracked pepper
  
• 6 bonless breast halves
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp freshly cracked pepper
  






Instructions



1. Mix together all ingredients for marinade, I use a large freezer ziplock bag.
   
2. Add chicken;remove air, seal bag and turn from time to time to coat chicken.
   
3. Refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
   
4. Spray grill with non-stick spray, place chicken on grill skin side down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
   
5. Discard marinade.
   
6. Grill skin side down 5 minutes or until browned. Turn;cook 10 minutes or until cooked through.
   
7. Remove to platter, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
   
8. Serve hot or at room temperature.
   






Final Comments


Great for Tequila Lime Chicken Salad also.