Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa's Tequila Lime Chicken
- 1/4 cup Gold Tequila
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed Orange Juice
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1/4 cup minced fresh Cilantro
- 1-2 finely minced Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
- 2 cloves minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- Olive oil (for grill)
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How to Make Barefoot Contessa's Tequila Lime Chicken
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup tequila (Cuervo Gold recommended), 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, 1-2 finely minced jalapeño peppers (adjust to taste), 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) to the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Remove chicken breasts from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken skin-side down (if using skin-on breasts) for 5-7 minutes, until nicely browned.
- Flip chicken and grill for another 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot or at room temperature. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
19g
Carbs
2g