Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken
Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken is packed with bright, zesty flavors! It's a Tex-Mex inspired meal that'll steal the show any night of the week!
Servings 4
Calories 303kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup tequila (gold or silver)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
- 1 bunch cilantro roughly chopped (optional)
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the tequila, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, onion powder, and agave nectar. Add the garlic and cilantro and stir to combine.
- Pour the marinade into a gallon-sized zip-top food storage bag.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip back into the bag. Place the chicken on the hot grill and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 160 degrees F).
- Remove from the grill to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
- Remove the foil and serve warm with your favorite side dishes or slice the chicken for salads, burritos, or tacos.
Nutrition
Serving: 1breast | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg