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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (212g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: gold tequila
Calories 276
Calories from Fat 123		(44%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 13.7g	21%
	Saturated Fat 3.9g	19%
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
	Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 92mg		30%
Sodium 686mg		28%
Potassium 444mg		12%
Total Carbohydrate 7.1g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.8g	3%
	Sugars 2.6g
Protein 30.9g		61%
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Tequila Lime Chicken

Recipe #67290 | ½ day | 8 hours prep | add private note

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By: Kirstin in the Couv
Jul 24, 2003

Source: Ina Garten http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/tequila-lime-chicken-recipe/index.html

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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From: Scoutie

On Sep 26, 2009

This is EXCELLENT! The only thing I do different is use bone-in chicken breasts, I think they stay more moist and juicy. Everyone LOVES this! I may try baking it in the oven during winter and see how that turns out. Thanks for posting, Kirsten.

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From: AprincessMOM :O)

On Apr 9, 2009

Very good for grilled chicken. A must to marinade overnight. I sprinkeled it w/ cilantro after it was done and served it w/ Mexican Rice. I saw this on the food network searced here and found it. Thanks for posting it here :O)

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From: ~Nimz~

On Jul 26, 2003

Mean, I don't give many 5s but we just finished our dinner of Tequila Lime Chicken and it was absolutely wonderful. I was so excited when I found this recipe that when I got home last night at 8pm I but everything together and put it in the frig. It stayed there until 4pm the next day. This is much more than a 5 star. Thanks so much.

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From: skiingpeaches

On Jan 27, 2005

I marinated the chicken all night and followed the recipe except for the jalapeno peppers (I didn't have any). My family and I weren't crazy about this meal. We didn't care for the taste. It was very acidic. I don't know if it was my limes or what. I like all the ingredients - that wasn't the problem.

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