Tequila Lime Chicken

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Tequila Lime Chicken

This grilling season, tequila and limes are not only for margaritas.
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Prep Time 3 hrs
Cook Time 30 mins
Servings 4

Notes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tequila
  • 4 limes juiced, plus zest of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Whisk together tequila, lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, olive oil and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
  2. Pour marinade into large plastic storage bag. Slice the chicken in half lengthwise or pound slightly to desired thickness.
  3. Place chicken into marinade bag and store in refrigerator for at minimum of 3 hours or overnight. When ready to grill, remove chicken from marinade and season with salt, pepper and chili powder. Grill chicken on both sides until cooked through. Remove from grill.
  4. Garnish with cilantro and extra squeeze of lime juice.

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Margaritas hold a dear place in my family’s heart. Not only have we used my grandfather’s award-winning recipe at Casa Vega since 1956 but my father also wanted to name me Margarita, the Mexican equivalent of Margaret. Thankfully, my mom talked sense into him and made the point the daughter of Casa Vega can not be named Margarita. I may not be named after this special drink but the story will always make me smile.