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Tequila Lime Chicken
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thought about it all week...
07/12/2008 at 08:58pm
User: tanya from valencia, CA User Rating:
I made this for dinner, but only marinated for an hour. Even still, my husband thought that it was the best chicken that I have ever made. I added a few other spices, such as curry powder, and I thought it added a great addition to the original dish. Anyway, this is a very good dish which everyone should try!
Very Lime-y
07/11/2008 at 11:01am
User: Sarah from Franklin, TN User Rating:
You can definitely taste the tequila and lime juice in the grilled chicken. It's worth marinating overnight, for sure. I made this last night for a Mexican themed dinner party and served it with spanish rice, black beans, and corn on the cob. It was a definite hit!
Wonderful Chicken Recipe... Great for Salads
07/03/2008 at 01:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this recipe many times over the past 2 years, and it always comes out delicious. Because of my husband's preferences, I make the dish with boneless, skinless chicken breast and without jalapeno. Sometimes I refrigerate overnight to marinate, and other times I only marinate for a few hours when I am in a hurry. We like to slice up the grilled chicken breasts and serve on top of Caesar salads or mixed green salads with mandarin oranges and toasted almond slivers.
Pretty good!
06/22/2008 at 11:34pm
User: Yoko from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
I'm not a huge tequila fan so I wasn't quite sure how this would turn out but it was pretty good. I switched the breasts for thighs, and I didn't marinate quite as long as suggested (just 4 hours), and passed on the additional seasoning while grilling. With all that lime juice, the chicken had started 'cooking' just like ceviche!
chicken with a kick
04/21/2008 at 12:01pm
User: suzette from chicago, IL User Rating:
I made this for a party it was so yummy. the more time it gets to marinate the better it is.I adore Ina she creates the best stuff.I added lime zest and orange zest to intensify the citrus flavor other than that it was perfect.
Not one of my favorites
04/15/2008 at 06:59am
User: Lisa from Peachtree City, GA User Rating:
Well we ate it but it was nothing special. My daughter gave it a "1". Flavor was just "ok". I won't make it again but I usually love Ina's recipes.
yummy
02/12/2008 at 03:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
excellent
Take This!
02/05/2008 at 04:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Your show is stupid and your name is funny. Heehee, take that!
FANTASTIC FLAVOR
02/02/2008 at 11:35am
User: Kathryn from Cotati, CA User Rating:
I made this dish a year ago and misplaced the receipe! So glad I saw it on Ina's TV list of programs. I think the folks that thought it too dry need to pick up an instant read thermomiter. A cook's best friend---no more guessing. I also grilled up avacado halfs that were dipped in oil, lemon, salt & pepper to make Michael Chiarello' s fab guacamole from his "Marinated Avacado" receipe. Margaritas definitely required!
very tasty
12/29/2007 at 06:04pm
User: doris from miami, FL User Rating:
this was super. i have already made it 3 times. it is fairly simple and everyone in my house loves it. the only change i made was i make it with chicken breast with bone in. it is a must to make. Ina does it again.
Great!
11/08/2007 at 11:12pm
User: Charnesse from miami, FL User Rating:
Great recipe...but I was expecting more flavors! The meat was juicy which was good!
L O V E D IT!!! : )
09/16/2007 at 12:56am
User: Nancy from inglewood, CA User Rating:
This is the best chicken I have ever had, I tried poking the chicken with a toothpick so that the marinade would go into the chicken and I got the best tasting most juicy chicken I have ever had. Be careful mincing the jalapeno or you will end up with burning hands.
some parts of recipe worked; some didn't
09/12/2007 at 11:15am
User: joy from manchester, MO User Rating:
I marinated my chicken for 9 hours but I think it could have been longer OR the flavors need to be amped. Overall I was disappointed in the lack of flavor except in the skin which I didn't eat--just tasted. Next time I will use boneless breasts because skin was burning by the time the breast meat was done due to the bone and then we just cut meat off the bone so bone-in was not that essential to this recipe. I do think the flavor direction was going in the right direction (loved the lime and tequila) but as it stand this recipe will take some work to make it phenomenal.
Moist!
09/05/2007 at 03:27pm
User: Linda from Pearland, TX User Rating:
I thought this was great. One little note, though. I used six limes, and it came out to be about half a cup of lime juice, not a full cup like the recipe suggests. But, it looked like enough. And, the chicken was great. We marinated it overnight, and it wasn't one bit dry.
Carole, Kill Devil HIlls, NC
08/26/2007 at 07:01pm
User: Carole from Kill Devil Hills, NC User Rating:
This chicken rocked!! If I could rate it highter than 5 stars, I would. This is my new go-to chicken for a quick grilled chicken. Way to go, Ina.
moist chick
08/21/2007 at 01:18am
User: Melissa from Post Falls, ID User Rating:
our chicken was moist but the spice was not there? So I made it again and added alot more chilli spice and red crush peppers,I put extra of the other season it had alot more flavor and the spice was alot better.
Moist Chicken
08/14/2007 at 05:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We like this because the marinate keeps the chicken moist and we can eat it all week in other dishes.
Tequila Lime Chicken
08/09/2007 at 12:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy inexpensive to make and tastes great
Awesome!!!!!
08/08/2007 at 12:53pm
User: Elizabeth from Livingston Manor, NY User Rating:
This was such an easy and tasty recipe. Even my picky kids loved it.
A real crowd pleaser
08/06/2007 at 11:56am
User: Lisa from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
I didn't realize it was supposed to marinate overnight so I only marinated it for 6 hours. It was very juicy and flavorful. Everyone loved it. It did take a little longer to cook than the recipe called for. I must try reducing the leftover marinade next time.
tequila lime chicken
07/11/2007 at 08:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
good- I stepped it up a notch by topping with fresh homemade spicy pico and a side of black beans
Adults Loved It, Kids Not So Much
07/11/2007 at 06:11pm
User: Beth from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This chicken was fabulous. I've never seen my brother-in-law eat so much. I actually thought he was going to make himself sick he ate so much chicken. All the adults at dinner loved it. The kids weren't real thrilled with it but then again their favorite food is PB&J
Ok flavor but a little odd.
07/09/2007 at 04:19pm
User: gabriel from new york, NY User Rating:
I liked the flavor but it seemed a little off some how. I'm not sure what it was lacking or what it had to much of. But all in all it was palatable.
Finally...moist chicken!
07/09/2007 at 04:22am
User: Kimberly from Fort Drum, NY User Rating:
I never really like to cook chicken because it always dries out. Not this recipe. It was soooo moist and had such a good flavor. Awesome!
Party was a hit
07/06/2007 at 11:19am
User: Ann from Lenexa, KS User Rating:
This chicken recipe was the best! All my 4th of July celebrants loved it (and some are very hard to please). I made the entire menu from this episode and NOTHING disappointed! Keep up the great work, Ina. I just love your style. P.S. I was amazed when I read the poor reviews. This seems to underscore my belief that people have varying tastebuds. Why else would there be turnips in the produce section? Ha!
Tequila Lime Chicken Ok but not Great!
07/03/2007 at 10:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was somewhat disappointed in the Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe. It was ok but did not quite have the flavor I was expecting.
Tequila Lime Chicken
07/02/2007 at 11:08am
User: Joanna from Mandeville, LA User Rating:
After using this recipe with bone-in chicken (you can't find boneless chicken with the skin on), I was a little disappointed with the lack of flavor. Even after marinating for 24 hours, it just didn't soak in enough. It does however, work well with dark meat.
Very moist!
07/01/2007 at 10:44pm
User: Deb from Oakdale, MN User Rating:
I followed some previous reviewers and used only 3/4 of the lime juice. I marinated six small boneless, skinless chicken breasts for about five hours and they came out very moist & tender. We will definitely make again.
Tequila Lime Chicken
07/01/2007 at 09:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Yum! The chicken took a longer time to cook on my stovetop cast-iron grill.
nice change for chicken!
07/01/2007 at 09:12am
User: Jenny from Oberlin, OH User Rating:
GOOD FLAVOR AND PRETTY EASY!
good stuff
06/29/2007 at 03:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent chicken. I've made it both with the skin on or off, and it's great both ways.
WOW! This one is Yummy!
06/27/2007 at 08:59pm
User: Beth from Rochester, PA User Rating:
This is excellent! Thank you, Ina.
Excellent chicken
06/26/2007 at 08:31pm
User: Amy from Austell, GA User Rating:
This is excellent. I would even make it more spicy. Possible add some Chipolte Pepper for that smoky, hot flavor.
Great Flavor
06/24/2007 at 07:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I marinated the chicken overnight for the best, most intense flavor. It wasn't as spicy as I expected with the jalapeno and the chili powder but still had an awesome taste!!! My kids aren't big eaters yet, so we had leftover chicken which I shredded and made into chicken enchiladas the next night! 2 meals in 1!!!
disappointed
06/23/2007 at 01:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was disappointed in this recipe. I've enjoyed Ina's recipes in the past but not this one. It had a strong taste of chili powder as opposed to the tequila/lime mixture. Not a keeper.
WONDERFUL !!
06/22/2007 at 07:59am
User: BOOTSIE from SARASOTA, FL User Rating:
If you didn't love this ,you are at fault,not the recipe !!I changed nothing.
One of Our Favorites
06/17/2007 at 04:03pm
User: Janet from Hampton, VA User Rating:
We love this recipe and so does our company! Had to back off a little on the jalapeno but beside that, it's a great chicken dish that's so easy.
Wow factor easily achieved!
06/12/2007 at 04:17pm
User: Laurel from Bothell, WA User Rating:
I followed this recipe exactly except that I had boneless skinless chicken breasts. I think leaving the skin on as written would have been tasty, but I only had skinless. The flavor is incredible. I served this at a party and everyone was asking for the recipe. Make it and you will be glad you did.
Delisioso
05/30/2007 at 10:42am
User: Liz from Columbia, MO User Rating:
This is a great recipe. The chicken is much more flavorful the next day. You can realy taste the Lime and Tequila.
teq lime chix
05/24/2007 at 03:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
lime chic
Good Stuff. . .
05/20/2007 at 02:30pm
User: B. from Gardena, CA User Rating:
Nice, and simple! Love it. . .
delicious!
05/16/2007 at 01:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my boyfriend and his buddy, the boys just loved it. Such a great combination of flavors! Goes pefect with some spanish rice and beans and a margarita :)
Tender but NOT flavorful:-(
05/08/2007 at 02:56pm
User: SHAN from Franklin, TN User Rating:
I got this recipe out of Ina's Family Style Cookbook and was really excited to make it yesterday. We only had 4 breasts, so I only squeezed 5 limes and omitted the jalapeno (not into heat). I only was able to marinate the chicken 5 hrs, but it came out really nice and tender. The low rating comes from the major LACK of flavor. I really love most of what Ina does, but this recipe should NOT be in her cookbook. My husband and I agreed we have better recipes. Not sure what magic those who said they loved it did to the chicken...I followed the recipe very closely and the low reviews are very accurate unfortunately!! Chicken was perfect in terms of tenderness, so no need to marinate more, but too acidic...that coming from a lime fanatic. Pick another one for dinner:-(
Best Chicken Ever
05/03/2007 at 10:23am
User: Amelia from East Bend, NC User Rating:
I am a huge chicken fan. This is by far one of the best chicken recipe's I have found. I also top it off with some shredded cheddar cheese and diced tomatoes. It is perfect for a summer night dinner.
Very Moist and Flavorful
05/01/2007 at 03:29pm
User: S.P. from Fountain Valley, CA User Rating:
I use boneless skinless breasts and marinade them 8 hours. I have used OJ from a carton when I don't have any fresh and no one ever knows. I grill the breasts with peppers and onions, basting with the boiled down marinade. Makes incredible fajitas. This marinade keeps the chicken from getting too dried out on the grill. Thanks again, Ina!
tequila lime chicken
04/30/2007 at 12:13pm
User: Diane from Parker, CO User Rating:
This is so delicious and tangy. I made "Parker's Split Pea Soup" with it, which is in the Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. It was a great combination.
So yummy!
04/20/2007 at 04:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is excellent. I could not believe how much flavor the chicken had! I cooked the chicken on the grill and it came out tender and juicy. Next time I think i'll sprinkle some jack cheese on top.
yummy
04/16/2007 at 08:25am
User: Kim from Evans, GA User Rating:
Thought this might be a hot one, but not at all. Also I only did three chicken breast, instead of six, with the full recipe. Truly enjoyed it!
good chicken
04/02/2007 at 04:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I think this receipe needs alittle more seasoning
Tasty Chicken!
03/17/2007 at 02:51am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe just a few days ago and we really liked it. I only marinated it for 4 hours and it was just right! The flavor was not too strong. Thanks, will make again!
good
03/14/2007 at 10:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
pretty good
Excellent
03/12/2007 at 04:16pm
User: Carol from Salem, OR User Rating:
This was a great recipe. I have become tired of chicken in all the usual ways, so this recipe was a breath of fresh air. Full of flavor, a wonderful dish for company as well as every day!
Tequila lime chicken
03/09/2007 at 08:50am
User: jacquelyn from Melbourne Beach, FL User Rating:
Very, very good and also very easy
Excellent chicken
03/05/2007 at 07:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So easy and wonderful! It is very flavorful!!
Review
03/04/2007 at 11:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was very good. The next time I made I substituted cilantro for the basil in both the chicken and corn pudding. It tasted even better!
This just needs to be revamped...
03/02/2007 at 10:49pm
User: Sara from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
My husband and I really didn't care for this recipe. Something in it was just not right. We ate the chicken but I didn't even finish my piece. My husband said it was too harsh, and yet we had marinaded it overnight. Would oil have helped, as most marinades have oil in them? Don't know, I just feel the recipe is good enough to be worked on and revamped.
Tasty!
03/02/2007 at 01:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great recipe! Loaded with tons of flavor and great as a leftover served cold from the fridge on a salad. I made this with the Corn Pudding recipe also from this episode and it was a great hit with my husband who seldom raves over anything! Thanks Ina! PS. I also used leftover chicken in Paula Deens Poblano Chicken Chowder and it was great paired with these flavors.
Short on time
02/25/2007 at 06:46pm
User: Marianne from Coral Gables, FL User Rating:
I was only able to marinade the chicken for five hours and didn't get any heat or any distinct flavor of the tequila or lime. I was a little surprised at how bland the chicken was after that amount of time, but will try again and marinade over night.
complex flavors
02/24/2007 at 06:32pm
User: Jackie from Stockton, CA User Rating:
This recipe is easy to prepare and has complex flavors that have people guessing what is in the dish.
Tequilalicious
02/22/2007 at 06:15pm
User: Esther from Fall River, MA User Rating:
The full flavor was thruought the chicken, I let the chicken marinade for overnight ...it was absolutely FABULOUS !!!!! Enjoyed by all !!!!
Alright but not great
02/18/2007 at 05:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Just was too much work without the end result I expected. I have a receipe that is much faster and is much tastier with the same types of ingredients.
Easy and tasty
01/16/2007 at 10:57pm
User: Serene from San Diego, CA User Rating:
Easy to prepare and cook. Very tasty and "citrusy". Healthy too!
scrumpciuosly easy
01/09/2007 at 04:53pm
User: penny from hagerstown, MD User Rating:
I made this for a dinned party. It was so simple and got raves. I will definitly make this over and over!
YUCK!!
01/07/2007 at 08:21pm
User: Rachel from Winnemucca, NV User Rating:
This sounded so good, too. It came out dry, and tasted awful... I guess too much like lime, as others said, but the word I used to describe it was 'bile'. Not good AT ALL. Had to drown it in other flavors to get it down. I made it for a dinner party and was embarassed to serve it!
Elegant, Easy and Delicious!
12/24/2006 at 12:06pm
User: MARY from FAIRFAX, VA User Rating:
I never heard so many ooh's and ah's when this dish was plated! I put a little chopped cilantro on top and wedges of lime on the side. Fun to serve your barbeque guests with a shot of good tequila...we have to tie-in those flavors, right?!
Very good. Would make again.
12/11/2006 at 02:04pm
User: Darlene from Fort Lauderdale, FL User Rating:
I will make again but need to tweak a bit more to my palette.
make ahead enjoy later yummy!
11/30/2006 at 05:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is a good marinate ahead ..enjoy when you get home from work meal that is amazingly simple and scrumptious! the recipe called for fresh squeezed oj i bought fresh oj worked beautifully
Very Tasty!
11/23/2006 at 12:02am
User: Lisa from Austin, TX User Rating:
The flavors are fabulous! Easy, easy and tas-tee!
Easy and unique!
11/16/2006 at 08:03pm
User: Leigh from myrtle beach, SC User Rating:
Love this whole dinner, thanks again, Ina, for wonderful ideas.
Fiesta Chicken
11/14/2006 at 10:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A great entertaining dish
good
11/12/2006 at 04:32pm
User: jill from Hickory, NC User Rating:
good but not one of my favorites.
Delicious!
11/10/2006 at 10:30am
User: Kathryn from Houston, TX User Rating:
I have tried a few tequila lime chicken recipes in the past, but this beats them all! Wonderful flavor! Juicy chicken! Just delicious!
Excellent Flavor
11/09/2006 at 02:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This chicken was extremely tender and moist. The flavor was incredible...definetely a keeper.
Doesn't bowl me over..
11/08/2006 at 11:41am
User: Jeff from South Boston, MA User Rating:
Maybe I should have used more tequila and lime (or just had it to drink!) but I found this recipe as provided to be too subtle.
So delicious!!
11/07/2006 at 12:51pm
User: Kristi from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Unbelievable flavor!!! My husband loved it!!!
Best Spicy Chicken
11/07/2006 at 11:23am
User: michael from cleveland, OH User Rating:
This is the best recipe for a newly wed woman to make for her husband both are involved and enjoyable for both. Thank You so much. I actually made this a year ago but, was so upset that I thought I lost the recipe.
Loved it
11/07/2006 at 10:22am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used one less lime, as other reviewers had indicated that the lime could be overpowering. I marinated overnight, and it was an enormous hit.
Delicious and Moist
11/07/2006 at 10:12am
User: Carole from Walpole, MA User Rating:
This was great, very moist, lots of flavor and just enough kick with the jalpeno. I used skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sauted on the stove top and then finished in a 450 oven. Also reduced the marinate and served as a side sauce.
Excellent!
11/04/2006 at 03:42pm
User: Monika from Granger, IN User Rating:
My family loved it and wanted the recipe. I did add flat leaf parsley (could add cilantro - but husband is not a fan of it!) for a little freshness and I did marinade it for 24 hours. This is a keeper!!
Love IT!!
10/26/2006 at 06:33pm
User: Jessica from Onalaska, WI User Rating:
I love this recipe. (I make it with boneless chicken breasts) It is so easy to make and it is even better as a left over. The next day, I will serve it as a sandwich on a french loaf. Enjoy!
Juicy and Tastey!
10/20/2006 at 03:13pm
User: Cindy from Leesburg, FL User Rating:
We, my husband and I, just loved the flavor and texture of these chicken breasts! And the crispy skin was a plus.
Melt in your mouth Wonderful
10/07/2006 at 02:53pm
User: Jean from Grand Prairie, TX User Rating:
I was not able to cook outside because for one day in Texas this year it rained, so we grilled on the stove it was still wonderful. Then we cooked in oven, still good, so when we tried outside it could get not better.
Not bad!!!
09/30/2006 at 04:10pm
User: Jim from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
A little tangy (probably could cut down on the lime) but very juicy. Will make some changes to recipe and see it if turns out a little better.
No Flavor
09/27/2006 at 10:34pm
User: Samantha from Humble, TX User Rating:
I was not impressed. This had no flavor, except for a strong lime tang. I rather have a tequila short and suck on a lime because it was like doing the same with out the tequila.
easy and fun to make
09/23/2006 at 09:25am
User: maria from briarwood, NY User Rating:
great for grilling
Very good
09/22/2006 at 02:36pm
User: MARYBETH from Bellmore, NY User Rating:
Give it plenty of time to marinate or else it'll just taste like tequila (which isn't necessarily bad...)
Easy to prepare
08/28/2006 at 10:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Preparation of the marinade was easy and well-worth the time. I cooked down the marinade, as per other reviews, since my husband likes his food spicier than I do, and it worked out well as a dipping sauce. We will be making this dish again for friends and family.
Must have a marg with this chicken! :)
08/28/2006 at 01:07am
User: Kimberly from Buda, TX User Rating:
This is a fabulous recipe. The longer you marinate, the better. My husband and I love the lime flavor. It is a great summer recipe for the grill and even better when enjoyed with a margarita!
Delicious!
08/25/2006 at 03:39pm
User: Kristie from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I decided to make this last minute and was pressed for time...I marinated boneless chicken breasts for 30 minutes, making sure to poke them with forks to let the marinade soak in and WOW! Delicious...my whole family loved it. I also boiled the remaining marinade for sauce and it was great on top of veggies and brown rice...love this recipe!
crowd pleaser
08/25/2006 at 08:54am
User: marlene from erie, PA User Rating:
the chicken was so moist and tender and had a hint of lime with a kick. My whole family enjoyed it.nits a croud pleaser.
Excellent
08/24/2006 at 03:14pm
User: Annie from Jackson, WY User Rating:
Excellent and easy. crowd pleaser
Delicious!
08/24/2006 at 01:46pm
User: Lisa from Canton, MI User Rating:
I've made this twice, once from scratch and once with the bottled sauce I ordered from Ina's website. Both sauces were delicious and my husband loved the chicken.
Tequila Lime Chicken
08/23/2006 at 08:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Esay to prepare. Looked good and smelled good. Tasted more like a Margritta than chicken. My family did not like it. I served it at a Sunday family dinner. There were 8 of us and everyone gave it a thumbs down. I was shocked because I always love the foods Ina prepares. I wish they would take the repeat show on the tequila Chicken off the air.
Very moist, but little flavor
08/21/2006 at 03:58pm
User: Jessica from kansas city, MO User Rating:
I usually love Ina's recipes, but this one dissapointed. I marinated the chicken overnight, and had to grill it an additional 20 minutes (15 is *not* enough!) for it to be cooked, and it had practically no taste from the marinade. I tasted a bit of the chili powder, but on a whole, it just tasted like grilled chicken. Don't waste your time and $$ with this one.
Waaaa Whoooo !!!!!!!!!!!!
08/21/2006 at 12:16pm
User: Tracy from Oak Forest, IL User Rating:
i had read all of the reviews and this dish is the easiest and best tasting my family has ever prepared. when putting the marinade together i was concerned about how powerful the odor was but we marinated the chicken breasts overnite and that made the biggest difference. this is in our staple of once a week dishes and its a great way to get some wonderful quality time in with the family. everyone can help
Disappointing....
08/19/2006 at 01:54pm
User: Brenna from Los Gatos, CA User Rating:
I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and marinated them for over 24 hours. While cooking on the grill they smelled delicious and we couldn't wait to sit down to eat. The result was very disappointing since I usually like Ina's recipes. With all of the flavors that went into the recipe, some ingredients overpowered others and there wasn't a good balance(but it was moist though). I think it was a waste of good tequila and I won't be making this again.
Fresh and delicious
08/13/2006 at 06:05pm
User: Mary Beth from Avon, NY User Rating:
I made this using boneless skinless chicken and also some shrimp. I marinated the chicken all day, and the shrimp for 30 minutes. It was really easy and tasty. Light and delicious. Everyone enjoyed this meal.
Chicken ala Zing
08/13/2006 at 08:38am
User: Colette from Houston, TX User Rating:
What a terrific recipe! All my friends went crazy over this chicken. The flavor is amazing and the chicken is very moist. I recommend marinating overnight and cooking down the marinade as a sauce. This is definitely worth the time of juicing those limes!!!
The best chicken
08/09/2006 at 09:17pm
User: Toni from rochester, MN User Rating:
My husband said it was the best chicken he has tasted. It was amazing how the flavors truely marinated through the whole chicken. Thanks Ina!
The MRS
08/09/2006 at 04:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used skinless breasts and it was very flavorful and juicy. Next time I want to this recipe to make a TexMex salad. I think this chicken would be excellent on a salad.
Flavorful after a few hours
08/07/2006 at 06:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for guests with the corn pudding (bought frozen key lime pie!) and we had to have dinner a lot earlier than anticipated so I only marnated it for a few hours. It still was incredibly flavorful and special.
Oh, my God!
08/05/2006 at 11:41pm
User: Roger from Claremont, CA User Rating:
This is absolutely company fare! It is so moist and tender and, of course, tasty!
Awesome!
08/04/2006 at 10:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It is so tender and juicy. Great on boneless skinless breast and tenders. Easily doubles and grills for a big group of people.
Yum
06/09/2006 at 09:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a very good recipe. It's even better if you sprinkle some cilantro on top and use sour cream and salsa as dipping sauces.
Tequila Lime Chicken
06/06/2006 at 12:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Decent variation to chicken. It was just OK. Word of warning: When dicing the jalapeno, WEAR GLOVES!! my hands were burning for 10 hours!!
Smells great hitting the grill!
06/04/2006 at 05:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What an amazing marinade--so easy to put together (minus juicing the limes) and a delicious, fast dinner to boot!
A Keeper!!
06/01/2006 at 01:35pm
User: JILLIAN from Napa, CA User Rating:
I made this yesterday and had it marinate for about 22hrs! It was GREAT! Everyone loved it. I made it with spanish rice and had tortillas with it and just made a little burrito with cheese, sour cream, gucamole, and the rice. I'm making it again!
Wonderful
05/27/2006 at 05:43pm
User: Tiffany T. from Homestead, FL User Rating:
This is wonderful for family & friends!!!
Fabulous!!!
05/27/2006 at 09:38am
User: Roberta from Lago Vista, TX User Rating:
I made this for a dinner party of 24. Instead I used boneless breasts, and only doubled the recipe and marinated 6 breasts per ziplock bag. It came out perfect. I got raving reviews and many asked for "my" recipe...I let them know I got it here from Ina! Thanks!
Tequila Lime Chicken
05/26/2006 at 08:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Superb!
Delicious and Healthy
05/26/2006 at 07:48pm
User: KATE from Port Jervis, NY User Rating:
This recipe was really good. I wasn't able to marinate it for more than 2 hours, and it was still delicious. I was out of garlic so I added granulated garlic instead, it turned out great!
flavorful
05/23/2006 at 09:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We loved the tangy flavor that the marinade imparted to the chicken.
Can be salvaged...
02/11/2006 at 02:16pm
User: Pat from Williamsburg, VA User Rating:
Despite my wariness, I marinated the chicken overnight...and the results were as I expected--chicken ceviche. So, the chicken was ruined before it got to the grill. Still, we tasted the marinade beforehand and liked it and decided to try again. Next time, I marinated chicken and shrimp for just an hour prior to grilling. Both grilled beautifully and tasted great. My husband and I wanted fajitas, so I sauteed slices of red and green peppers and an onion, added some of the marinade and a tablespoon of brown sugar, then the sliced chicken to half of the vegetables, the shrimp to the rest. With grated cheddar, sour cream and the other typical fajita garnishes, the dish was a real winner. We liked the repaired result so much, we're having it again this weekend. It's now "company food."
OK
02/09/2006 at 11:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was so excited to try this recipe, but it wasn't nearly as good as it sounds. While you end up with a moist chicken, it ends up being sort of a sweet marinade. I would try a small run of this before making a big batch.
A bit Limey!
02/09/2006 at 04:41pm
User: THERESA from New Iberia, LA User Rating:
We liked the differentness of this recipe, but was a bit overwhelmed with the lime and tequila. Guess we should have taken our cue from the name. We probably will not use this recipe again.
Ina Does it Again!
02/08/2006 at 04:46pm
User: Shannon from East Lansing, MI User Rating:
Everything Ina Garten prepares on her show always look so great....this chicken was no exception...it seems like a lot going on, but believe me, it was so tender and flavorful! And this is from someone who is not the best at cooking or grilling chicken...Try it, you will not be disappointed!
LOVE this recipe
02/07/2006 at 07:17pm
User: Marta from New Orleans, ME User Rating:
I make this chicken at least once a month all year round. It is so good and juicy!
A wonderful recipe
02/06/2006 at 08:29pm
User: Jennifer from Reynoldsburg, OH User Rating:
Boneless, skinless chicken works well in this recipe. I try to marinate for 48 hours, cutting back the lime juice by 1/3 and increasing the OJ. Served with spanish rice (topped with chilled pineapple salsa) and some margaritas, this dish is simply wonderful. Another hit from Ina!
the bomb
02/02/2006 at 06:54pm
User: Donna from Columbus, NJ User Rating:
love it and when it sets all night it really will taste alot better but i just could taste it out of the tv .
One of my favorites!
02/02/2006 at 05:18pm
User: DIANE from Amherst , NH User Rating:
I have made this many times. I have it in one of Ina's cookbooks and the page is a mess with orange and tequila stains. I love it leftover in a salad cut up or I make a fatita. I love lime so I had no problem with it being overly limey.
Delicious
08/27/2005 at 02:00pm
User: Germaine from Washington, DC User Rating:
I marinated the chicken for almost 24 hours and it was delicious. The chicken was very moist and tasty.
YUCK!!
08/26/2005 at 11:51am
User: Heather from Rogers, AR User Rating:
I halfed the recipe, as I was cooking for my husband and I only, but the lime flavoring was just too much. The chicken was moist enough, but we ended up drinking a gallon of water just to flush out the sour flavor of all the lime juice. We will definitely NOT make this again--we threw out the recipe.
High Expectations Dashed
08/22/2005 at 08:05am
User: Challye from Oak Ridge, TN User Rating:
I had such high expectations for this recipe after reading the reviews. Eh? I don't get it. Followed everything to the "t". It was okay but not worth the trouble. We were very disappointed in it and will not fix it again.
unbelievably juicy
08/20/2005 at 08:45pm
User: BARB from tawas, MS User Rating:
This was the most tender chicken on the grill I've had yet. Nice strong lime taste, but thought it would be spicier with the jalapeno's. I think I'll add the seeds next time too. I've been munching on the left-overs for 2 days now. Great!
The best grilled chicken!
08/20/2005 at 11:35am
User: MARCIE from severna park, MD User Rating:
My whole family loved it! I only marinated for about two hours and the flavors were wonderful...next time I'll marinate overnight to enhance the flavors even more! I highly recommend you try this one!
Good
08/20/2005 at 11:10am
User: KATHY from Fairfield, CA User Rating:
I made these for dinner the other night. I thought they had a real strong tequila flavor. The other flavors were not as noticeable as I had hoped for. I used skinless breasts, what I had on hand, and marinated them for 5 hours.
chicken with a kick
08/20/2005 at 12:01am
User: Jody from Bellingham, WA User Rating:
We have made this several times, always with rave reviews. Different, easy and delicious. Made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and this recipe turned out awesome.
Moist, flavorful, and easy
08/19/2005 at 10:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
OK, it would be easier if I had a juicer, it took a bit of time to get all the fresh juice in the marinade. But the rest of the recipe is a snap to prepare, and the results were definitely worth it. My chicken was moist and flavorful. To those who found it dry--make sure you're using chicken with the skin on, otherwise it will dry out more in the cooking. And watch the times carefully--I've never had a problem with dry chicken on my gas grill, as long as I don't cook it too long!
Just Okay
08/18/2005 at 03:34pm
User: Tom from knightdale, NC User Rating:
After reading the reviews I was excited about trying this recipe. I stuck with the exact recipe. But to say the least, my wife and I were disapponted at the results and flavor. The chicken did turn out moist but taste-wise it was just so so. I expected more flavor with all of the ingredients that were involved. I would have better enjoyed seasoning with just salt/pepper and garlic salt and drinking the tequilla straight up. I don't feel it was worth the effort. We also made the corn pudding which I liked and the key lime pie was excellent
Disappointed
08/15/2005 at 10:33pm
User: ALISON from Houston, TX User Rating:
Maybe I marinated this too long, but, Ina said the longer the better. It tasted like lime concentrate. Really not a pleasing flavor at all.
Karen from South Jersey
08/15/2005 at 06:31pm
User: Karen from Mantua, NJ User Rating:
An extremely easy recipe to follow and prepare. Everyone enjoyed it! I definitely recommend marinating overnight.
yum
08/15/2005 at 05:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loves this chicken! I've make it more times than I can count and it's always moist, flavorful and perfect.
Dry chicken
08/14/2005 at 07:41pm
User: C from Livermore, CA User Rating:
Followed the recipe to the letter. Chicken came out too dry. Threw it in the garbage
WOW!
08/13/2005 at 08:11pm
User: DEBRA from La Porte, TX User Rating:
What a great marinade. I popped in some shrimp a couple of hours before grilling. They were even better than the chicken. Can't wait to do a salad with the leftovers. You really hit the mark with this one Ina!
Disappointing
03/21/2005 at 03:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was our first disappointment with an Ina Garten recipe. Wasn't impressed at all. Won't make again.
Real Good
03/21/2005 at 02:11pm
User: KATIE from Battle Ground, WA User Rating:
This turned out pretty good. My husband and I aren't big fans of tequila, so I only used 1/4 cup instead of 1/2 cup, and it still tasted great. Very flavorful. I will definitely make it again.
Not a bad recipe...
03/15/2005 at 09:51pm
User: AUTUMN BEAUTY from Winchester, CA User Rating:
This was not a bad recipe, but it wasn't as flavorful as I thought it was going to be. I have other marinade recipes which give a much better flavor and I will continue to use those. I don't think I'll ever use this recipe again, simply because I've made better chicken than this, but I must say that it's not a bad recipe. I could taste a faint hint of the Tequila in the chicken, and I could taste a little of the lime. Just not as flavorful as I thought it was going to be. It's just kind of average chicken.
Great change for chicken!
03/14/2005 at 08:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a fantastic dish - easy, full of flavor and a nice change when you're stuck wondering how to creatively make chicken, yet again.
Tequila Lime Chicken
03/13/2005 at 09:21pm
User: KELLY from Apple Valley, CA User Rating:
Excellent. I made this for my husband, along with the corn pudding. He loved both and they were very easy to make.
Superb!!!
03/13/2005 at 06:52pm
User: STACIE from San Jose, CA User Rating:
This recipe is easy and tastes great. What flavor!!! Everyone loved it!
DELICIOUS
03/13/2005 at 12:45am
User: GRACE from Huntington Beach, CA User Rating:
This is a GREAT recipe. I used chicken breast with ribs. I also marinated it just a tad longer. We all love this recipe, thank you Ina.
tequila lime chicken
03/12/2005 at 10:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was OK. I grilled it inside so maybe if I grilled it outside it would be a little different.
great!
03/08/2005 at 05:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
love this! used the left overs in a caesar salad.
Good recipe
03/08/2005 at 04:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I let this marinate for 24 hours, and it was excellent. I did change a few things though: 1. I tripled the recipe, as the original amounts didn't provide enough marinade 2. Lessened the amount of lime juice by 1/2 c. (so triple Ina's recipe, minus 1/2 c) 3. Increased the amount of OJ by 1/3 cup As with most of Ina's recipes, this one was a hit. I'm kind of put off by the time-limit thing though; where you can only get recipes for a limited time. It's sort of arrogant, and had I known that a few weeks back I would never have bought the Barefoot Contessa cookbook. It's a shame, because I love the show.
2 thumbs up!
03/07/2005 at 06:36pm
User: ANDREA from southampton, PA User Rating:
wonderful! 2 thumbs up!
Moist and Flavorful
03/07/2005 at 01:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I found this recipe very flavorful, moist and juicy. I did make changes. I only marinated about five hours. I cut the recipe in half and marinated two boneless skinless chicken breasts (what I had on hand). I grilled them 10 minutes on each side (what she said to do on the show). They had a beautiful coloring and were surprisingly moist and tender. My husband did comment that while eating the chicken, he hit stronger pockets of lime flavor. I will definitely try this recipe again and use the boneless breasts with the skin still on and marinate overnight. I'll report if this makes a difference :). I made a "Traditional Black Beans over Rice" recipe from the back of the Bush's Best Black Beans can and served over rice. Very good compliment. Happy Eating!
LINSMOM
09/03/2004 at 05:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband was pleasantly surprised with the flavor and moistness of this dish. This recipe is a keeper.
Definitely a Do-again!
08/31/2004 at 09:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
In our family, a Do-again means we all loved the recipe and will add it to our regular rotation. I marinated the chicken overnight and it was great (it could have even marinated longer). The leftovers were used in salads the next day for lunch and got rave reviews again.
Another chicken recipe...
08/30/2004 at 10:48pm
User: LIZ from SCOTTSDALE, AZ User Rating:
we were tired of all the usual chicken recipes we've had recently...needed a change and...Wow! this was great. The marinade was smooth yet had a wonderful punch of heat and tartness. The chicken was some of the most tender we have ever had from home grilling. This recipe is a keeper! Suggestion: Make extra marinade(for dipping) & heat before serving...
ARRIBA, ARRIBA
08/30/2004 at 11:00am
User: JACQUILINE from Reading, PA User Rating:
Absolutly a great recipe and easy to make.
Great Chicken
08/28/2004 at 03:29pm
User: BARBARA from Grapevine, TX User Rating:
I have been unable to find boneless chicken breasts with skin. I regularly use chicken breast with the bone for this recipe and it is great. I finally broke down and bought an automated juicer because I was making this so often.
Great Chicken
08/28/2004 at 08:56am
User: RICHARD from Palm Beach Gardens, FL User Rating:
Great flavor; easy to make! Next time I'll cut back on the lime juice; it was a little overbearing and masked other flavors in the marinade.
Spicey Chicken
08/27/2004 at 10:39am
User: NANCY from Imperial, MO User Rating:
This chicken my husband loved. I used a scott bonnett pepper just cut in half with seeds and white membrane removed. I used boneless,skinless chicken I already had on hand and it worked wonderful. We had rain so I used my grill pan inside. But this is the neat part I made red beans and rice with it. My husband always uses hot sauce, instead he used the marinate from the chicken. (I boiled the marinate and reduced it by half for health reasons, the raw chicken issue.)This make a wonderful sauce, do not throw it away with out trying this once. A real keeper.
Absolutely Fantastic
08/26/2004 at 02:35pm
User: SARAH from Festus, MO User Rating:
I made this chicken last night for a few friends, and everyone LOVED it. It is wonderfully juicy and tasty. It is easy to make. The most time consuming aspect of the prep is squeezing the juice from the fruit. I highly recommend this recipe to all!
Company barbeque
08/23/2004 at 05:48pm
User: PATRICIA from Hudson, FL User Rating:
The recipe is fantastic. Very moist, with excellent flavor. It was a big hit and I'll definitely make it again.
Tequila Lime Chicken
08/22/2004 at 03:13pm
User: DI from Tigard, OR User Rating:
I love cooking with citrus. I have successfully made this dish many times for myself and my friends. We all love it, and I get requests for it as well. It is excellent!
Try it with pork
08/22/2004 at 09:37am
User: SONDRA from Cohasset, MA User Rating:
I made this recipe with pork and it turned out great. Also, I didn't have jalapeno, so made it without and it was still fine.
juicy
08/22/2004 at 02:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tend to dry-out chicken breasts on my gas grill (uneven flames). But, this recipe has come-out juicy every time. It has flavor, but for my style os cooking, it seems a little plain (I'm used to exotic salsas or sauces). It definitely needs a side like the corn pudding. Love this combo!