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Tequila Chicken with Garlic and Lime

Chicken Brest marinated in tequila, garlic, lime and cilantro then grilled.
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs of thin chicken breast
  • 1/4 tequilla optional
  • 2 limes squeezed
  • zest from 2 limes
  • 1 lemon squeezed
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • 5 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 sealable plastic zip bag
  • freshly chopped cilantro for flavor
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For the Marinade

  • put zest, tequila, juice from limes and lemon, garlic, oil and cilantro in a plastic zip bag.
  • Wash and dry chicken breast and then place in the zip bag.
  • Put bag in the refirigerator for at least one hour or up to overnight.

Grilling

  • Heat up grill on med/high heat
  • Place chicken on the grill, cover with foil and weight down for 5 minutes then flip and repeat.
  • Chicken is done when juices run clear.

Notes

SUBSTITUTE: 1/4 cup white vinegar for tequila
Use chicken in salad, paninis or quesadilla.
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