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Tequila Lime Chicken

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 breasts)
  • 3 limes, whole (juice of 3 limes, key)
  • Fresh cilantro (1/2 bunch, chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 jalapeno chile (fresh, finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, muddle cilantro, garlic, cumin and jalapeo until you have a thick paste.

  • Step 2: Add tequila, lime juice, and olive oil.

  • Step 3: Wash the chicken, pat dry and place in a large, heavy-duty resealable plastic food bag, pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag.

  • Step 4: Seal the bag and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

  • Step 5: Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire.

  • Step 6: Drain the chicken, discarding the marinade. Grill chicken, turning often, until they are slightly charred and cooked through, about 25 minutes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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