Tequila Lime Chicken

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup gold tequila
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6 boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Recipe

• 1 combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• 2 add the chicken breasts.
• 3 refrigerate overnight.
• 4 heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
• 5 remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned.
• 6 turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through.
• 7 remove from the grill to a plate.
• 8 cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• 9 serve hot or at room temperature.