Tequila Lime Chicken

The weather here in the midwest is still fairly warm, which I am so excited about. I do love fall, but I know what comes next and I am sooo not ready for the white stuff. So in my fighting of fall, I am still grilling.

This Tequila Lime Chicken has a great flavor to it and is so juicy! The chicken marinates overnight in the tequila mixture which allows the flavors to soak into the chicken. We both loved this dish. The next time we make it, we are going to inject the marinate into the chicken so the flavors go deeper. Enjoy!

Tequila Lime Chicken

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Source: Ina Garten on Food Network

Ingredients

1/2 cup gold tequila
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes) (I used just concentrated lime juice)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Directions

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.

Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.