Lower Fat Tequila Lime Chicken Recipes

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime rind and juice, tequila, chili powder, oil, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Trim any fat or loose skin from chicken. Add chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 4 hours (up to 12 hours).
• Heat 1 burner of 2-burner BBQ or 2 outside burners or 3-burner BBQ to medium. Brush grill over unlit burner with oil. Place chicken, bone side down, on greased grill. Close lid and gril until bottom is marked about 25 minutes.
• Turn and grill until no longer pink inside and juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 20 minutes. Move any pieces that need more crisping or colouring over direct medium heat. Close lid and grill until golden grown, about 3 minutes.

LOWER FAT TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients then chicken in a medium bowl and allow to marinade for 2-3 hours.
• Combine the next set of dressing ingredients (ingredients up to the chicken) in a medium bowl, cover, and chill until needed.
• Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
• Arrange the cooked chicken in a baking pan, brush with prepared mexi-ranch dressing, and sprinkle with cheese.
• Broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes, or just until the cheese has melted.
• Serve the chicken over a bed of crumbled chips.
• Serve with Spanish rice and pico de gallo or salsa.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all of the ingredients together. Marinate for one hour, or overnight. Discard marinade.
• You can grill or pan fry with a little oil and onion, red and green peppers.
• Serve on tortillas with peppers and onions. Add other ingredients if desired.

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag or a bowl.
• Combine all remaining ingredients in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds until well mixed.
• Reserve one cup of the marinade for basting.
• Pour remaining marinade over the chicken breasts. Marinade in the refrigerator for about an hour.
• Grill the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes over a low-medium grill. Turn frequently and baste liberally with the reserved marinade.
• Serve with your favorite side dishes such as Spanish rice, corn and peppers, and guacamole.
• Or.
• Slice chicken breasts for fajitas and serve with sauteed onions and peppers.

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish; add tequila and juice of 1/2 a lime. Sprinkle 1/2 of the lime zest, 1/2 of the garlic powder, and 1/2 of the chili powder over the chicken. Cover dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Turn chicken breasts; sprinkle remaining lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, and chili powder on top. Cover again and marinate in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Uncover baking dish and discard tequila-lime marinade.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican-style cheese over the chicken and continue to bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse and trim chicken as desired. If freezing, put the chicken in freezer bag.
• Combine soy sauce, margarita mix, tequila, lime juice and mustard in medium bowl. Pour over chicken.
• Add garlic to chicken. (May freeze chicken at this point).
• For outdoor cooking: Cook over medium-low fire, turning every 5 minutes and basting frequently with marinade. Cook for 30 minutes or until thermometer reads 170°F Do not baste during last 5 minutes of grilling -- discard marinade.
• For indoor cooking: Broil 15-20 minutes or until 170°F.
• May also cook in crock pot for 4-6 hours (but better broiled or grilled).

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the chicken breasts.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
• 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.
• Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through.
• Remove from the grill to a plate.
• Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, muddle cilantro, garlic, cumin and jalapeo until you have a thick paste.
• Add tequila, lime juice, and olive oil.
• Wash the chicken, pat dry and place in a large, heavy-duty resealable plastic food bag, pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag.
• Seal the bag and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire.
• Drain the chicken, discarding the marinade. Grill chicken, turning often, until they are slightly charred and cooked through, about 25 minutes.