Prep Time
30 mins
Grill Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Categories
What could be better than tequila? Tequila lime chicken grilled up on GrillGrates! We love this recipe from BBQ BBOY for it's fresh, summer flavors.
Ingredients
Servings
1
Boneless Chicken Breasts, Split in Half and Pounded For Even Thickness
0.1667
cups
Tequila
0.25
cups
Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
Lime Zest
0.1667
cups
Orange Juice
0.667
tbsp
Olive Oil
0.0833
cups
Chopped Cilantro
0.667
Cloves Minced Garlic
0.333
Chopped & De-seeded Jalapeno
0.667
tbsp
Tajin Powder
0.333
tsp
Black Pepper
Directions
Step 1
Combine all the ingredients into a bowl and add split chicken breast.
Step 2
Cover and place in refrigerator for 30-45 min (No Longer than 1 hour, as the acid in lime juice can overcook the chicken).
Step 3
Take chicken out, pat dry, and place over medium-hot GrillGrates flipping every 2-3 min.
Step 4
When Chicken reaches an internal temp of 160°F- 162ºF, remove from grill and let it rest on a plate or cutting board for 5-8 min.
Step 5