Tequila Lime Chicken

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Tequila Lime Chicken

Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Servings
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12

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Inactive time

3

hours 
Total time

3

hours 

25

minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 limes

  • 1 cup tequila

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 5 cloves garlic

  • 1 jalapeno, sliced

  • 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

  • 12 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 cups grated Monterey Jack

  • Options for servings

  • Corn tortillas

  • Flour tortillas

  • Grated Monterey Jack

  • Pico de gallo

  • Jalapeno slices

  • Lime wedges

  • Avocado slices

  • Sour cream

Directions

  • Slice open the limes and squeeze the juice into a food processor or blender. Add the tequila, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapenos and cilantro. Blend the mixture until totally combined. Add the chicken to a large plastic bag and pour in the lime-tequila mixture. Seal the bag and marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and grill it over medium-high heat. Rotate the chicken 45-degrees on both sides to create nice grill marks, and continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Melt the Monterey Jack over the top of the sliced chicken breasts.
  • Slice the chicken and serve it on a plate topped with the sides.

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