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Tequila Lime Marinated Chicken

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Super easy and delicious marinade for chicken or fish

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. chicken breast
  • 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 3–4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cut the limes in half and squeeze the juice into a food processor or blender.
  2. Add the tequila, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapenos and cilantro. Pulse the mixture until totally combined, don’t worry if there are still some chunks.
  3. Add the chicken to a large ziploc and pour in the lime-tequila mixture.
  4. Seal the bag and marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight is best.
  5. When you are ready to cook the chicken, you can either bake it, pan fry it, or grill it until it reaches 165 degrees internal temperature. Top with cheese and let it melt. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Serve alongside Mexican Rice

  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • In a food processor or blender, pulse the tomatoes, garlic, and onion until finely blended. Mix in the water and chicken bouillon.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and gently stir until rice begins to lightly brown. Add the salt and cumin and the tomato mixture. Bring the mix to a boil then turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

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