Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken | Joyful Healthy Eats

Description

Juicy grilled chicken breasts are infused with a mouthwatering blend of tangy, smoky, sweet and lightly spicy flavors.Tequila Lime Chickenis Southwestern cuisine at its finest!

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Ingredients

4boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cuptequila
juice of1lime (about2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoonslime zest
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 teaspooncumin
1 teaspoonhoney
1/2 teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/4 teaspoonancho chili powder
1/4 cupof olive oil
salt & pepper to season

Instructions

Make Marinade:一小碗加龙舌兰酒,柠檬汁,柠檬泽st, garlic powder, cumin, honey, smoked paprika, ancho chili powder, salt, pepper and olive oil. Whisk to combine.
Marinate Chicken: To a large ziplock bag add chicken breasts. Pour marinade over the chicken breast and seal. Let chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes
Heat grill to medium heat, about 350-375°F.
Place marinated chicken on the grill. WARNING: there is tequila in the marinade so it is going to flare up as soon as you put it on the grill.
Grill each side for approximately 4-6 minutes.
Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

To Store & Reheat:Refrigerate cooled chicken in an airtight container and enjoy it within 2-3 days. Reheat it over medium-low or medium heat until it reaches 165°F, about 5-6 minutes per side.
To Freeze:Wrap each cooled chicken breast in plastic wrap, then freeze them in a heavy-duty storage bag for up to 4 months. Thaw them out in the fridge before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving Size:1 chicken breast
Calories:347
Sugar:2 g
Sodium:116 mg
Fat:15 g
Saturated Fat:2 g
Carbohydrates:4 g
Fiber:1 g
Protein:40 g
Cholesterol:99 mg

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