Name: Margarita Chicken
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves; 1/2 cup tequila; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; Fresh lime wedges

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breast halves

1/2 cup tequila

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Fresh lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1
Combine chicken, tequila and lime juice in small shallow dish. Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
Step 2
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Drain chicken; reserve marinade. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until just cooked through, occasionally basting chicken with some reserved marinade, about 4 minutes per side. Boil remaining marinade in small saucepan 1 minute.
Step 3
Cut each chicken breast crosswise into thin slices. Arrange slices on platter. Garnish with lime wedges. Serve, passing marinade separately as sauce.

TagsTequila Alcohol Beverages Chicken Breast Chicken Poultry Lime Citrus Fruit Main Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Keto Quick 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Grilling Broil Bon Appétit

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