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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gold tequila
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
- 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.
Per Serving: Calories: 277; Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Protein: 31g; Carbohydrates: 4g; Sugar: 1g Fiber: 0g; Cholesterol: 93mg; Sodium: 419mg
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By bethp67
on May 15, 2011
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Excellent....and VERY easy to make. I actually baked it in the oven in the marinade (only had time to marinade for 3 hours and it came out so moist and tasty! I was concerned that it could be spicy or you would really taste the tequilla...but the flavor was just right. I will definitely make this again. Served it with the salsa and guacamole as a great compliment to the chicken!
By catmbeck_12678855
Saint Charles, MO
on May 03, 2011
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Made this last night with boneless chicken breasts on the grill. Let it marinade overnight and wow, the flavors really came through. The chicken was a little dry but i think that's because i forgot they were on the grill for a little too long : oops. Will definitely make again but stay closer to the grill, loved it!
By kcmartinson
CA
on May 02, 2011
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I BBQ'd some bone-in breasts and drumsticks with the marinade, basted it while on the grill. I only had time to let it marinate for about 1.5hrs and it still came out delicious. I think bone-in is the key!
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