The Best Tequila Lime Chicken
Take taco Tuesday outside to the grill with this easy Tequila Lime Chicken perfect for everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 ½ lbs Chicken pieces of choice
- ½ C Lime Juice fresh is best
- ¼ C Tequila
- 2 TBS Honey
- ½ C Chopped Cilantro
- 2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 TSP Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- ½ C Avocado Oil
Instructions
- Combine the lime juice, tequila, honey, garlic, cilantro, and spices into a shallow bowl or zip-lock bag
- Marinate the chicken pieces in the marinade for at least 15-minutes or overnight in the fridge
Grilling the Chicken
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill the chicken pieces 7-10 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the chicken.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 4-10 minutes before serving.
Baking the Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and place it in a baking dish.
- Cook the chicken for about 25-30 minutes depending on thickness or until the chicken reads 165 degrees.
- Let the chicken rest, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are grilling the chicken and the chicken is sticking to the grill plates, do not try to move it. This means the chicken isn’t ready to flip, so let it cook a little bit longer. It will release easier once it has cooked a bit longer.
- Grill the chicken on medium heat. I find this is the best temperature for searing the chicken to cook while leaving the finished chicken juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 2919mgPotassium: 697mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 181IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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