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Tequila Chicken with Garlic and Lime
Chicken Brest marinated in tequila, garlic, lime and cilantro then grilled.
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Prep Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
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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