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Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade

Tequila lime chicken marinade is a fresh, lightly spiced chicken marinade that makes tender chicken perfect for tacos, bowls, salads, and more.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 395kcal
Author Kate @ I Heart Eating

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup bottled margarita mix
  • ¼ cup tequila
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

Instructions

Marinade

  • Stir together the ingredients for the marinade.
    ½ cup bottled margarita mix, ¼ cup tequila, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add chicken and marinade to desired container.
    1-1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Let chicken sit in marinade, covered in the fridge, for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.

Grill

  • Preheat grill to medium high heat and lightly grease the grates.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, and let the excess marinade drip off.
  • Discard remaining marinade.
  • Grill chicken until chicken reaches 165F. The grilling time will vary depending on thickness of the chicken.
  • Remove chicken from grill, and tent loosely with foil.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Oven

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Add the chicken and marinade to a baking dish. An 11×7-inch dish works well for 1-1.5 pounds of chicken.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken over, and continue to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken registers 165F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Slow Cooker

  • Add the chicken and marinade to the slow cooker insert.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 3-5 hours, or until chicken registers 165 F.

Notes

  • Tequila: White or gold
  • Chili powder: Ancho or plain chile powder ok
  • Salt: Or 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • Nutrition values are estimates and do not take into account discarded marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 910mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg