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Spicy Tequila Lime Chicken

Spicy lime tequila chicken is chicken marinated overnight in gold anejo tequila, orange juice, lime juice, chili pepper, chili powder, garlic and salt. Chicken is seasoned and grilled until golden brown.

Ingredients -

1/2 cup Gold Anejo Tequila
1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
1 cup Fresh Lime Juice
1 tablespoon Minced Serrano or Jalapeno Chili Pepper
1 tablespoon Chile Powder
1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
6 Boneless, Skin-On Chicken Breast Halves
Oil for grill rack

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, combine tequila, orange and lime juices, chili pepper, chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper.

2. Place chicken in marinade, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

3. Brush grill with oil. Preheat charcoal or gas barbecue.

4. Remove chicken from marinade, place on large plate, season with salt and pepper.

5. Grill breasts skin side down until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.

6. Flip the chicken. Cook additional 10-12 minutes, until chicken breasts are cooked through.

7. Remove from grill to serving plate.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Gold Anejo Tequila

	100% blue agave, anejo tequila is made from the finest ingredients and aged 4-5 years. The results are a smooth spirit, with brandy-like qualities.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Homemade Chili Powder

	Combine 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Store in a small airtight jar.

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