Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 min, + overnight
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Tequila and lime chicken is super quick and easy way to cook up some chicken that is particularly nice in the summer when you can make it on the grill.
Yield: 4 breastsPrep Time: 15 min, + overnight
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Ingredients:
| 1/4 cup | tequila |
| 1/2 cup | lime juice |
| 2 tablespoons | olive oil |
| 1 teaspoon | lime zest |
| 1 | jalapeno pepper |
| 2 cloves | garlic |
| 1 | handfull cilantro |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin (toasted and ground) |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | black pepper |
| 4 | halves chicken breasts (boneless and skinless) |
Directions:
1. Puree the tequila, lime juice, oil, lime zest, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor.
2. Place both the chicken and the marinade in a freezer bag and marinate overnight.
3. Grill the chicken until cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
