Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken features tender, juicy chicken breast in a flavorful tequila lime marinade. It's grilled to perfection for the ultimate summer dinner!
1 1/2lbs.boneless skinless chicken breastspounded to 1/2" - 3/4" thickness
1/4cupsilver tequila
1/4cupfresh lime juiceabout 2 large limes
3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonground cumin
1/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a zip top bag, release the air and seal, then pound to 1/2"-3/4" thickness. Season well with salt and pepper.
1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
In a small bowl, whisk the tequila, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin and smoked paprika until combined. Pour the marinade over the chicken and massage into the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 1-2 hours prior to cooking to bring to room temperature.
1/4 cup silver tequila, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill for 6-8 minutes on the first side until grill marks form, then turn and cook another 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Remove from heat and cover loosely with foil for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
Pro tip: The longer the chicken marinates in the tequila marinade the more tender and flavorful it will be.
Pound the chicken breast out to even thickness prior to marinating to ensure that it cooks evenly.
Tequila lime chicken may be marinated in advance and even frozen. Remove from the fridge, thaw and you have perfect marinated chicken.