Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe (with Marinade)
Tequila Lime Chicken is savory and citrusy, exactly what you're summertime barbecue needs! One of the best chicken recipes!
Ingredients
- 3-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts washed and trimmed
- 2 large limes zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup Jose Cuervo Gold tequila
- 2 jalapenos seeded and deveined (minced)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts to a gallon size resealable bag. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour into bag and seal bag. Flip bag back and forth to combine and fully coat chicken.
- Place in refrigerator and marinate chicken for 30 minutes-overnight. If marinating for hours, remember to flip the bag over a few times to keep the chicken coated and moist.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Place chicken on the counter to come to room temp while grill is heating.
- Grill chicken about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 503cal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 218mg | Sodium: 687mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg