Description
This Juicy Grilled Tequila Lime Marinated Chicken is packed with irresistible flavors, featuring tequila and lime. It’s simple to prepare, making it a perfect choice for a quick, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup tequila blanco
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried cilantro (or fresh chopped)
- 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon tomato powder (or tomato paste)
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- fresh sliced lime, chopped cilantro- for garnishes, optional
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or bowl.
- Add tequila, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, brown sugar, garlic paste, cumin, paprika, tomato powder/paste, chipotle powder, and salt/pepper to the chicken.
- Massage the mixture into the chicken until well combined and coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Before grilling, let the marinated chicken sit out to come to room temperature.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-450°F) and grease the grates.
- Place chicken thighs on the hot grill and grill for about 4-5 minutes per side until they reach 165°F.
- Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest, tented with foil, for at least 10 minutes.
- For stovetop grilling, preheat a grill pan over medium heat and brush with oil.
- Place chicken in batches on the hot grill pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until they reach 165°F.
- Remove from the grill pan and place on a serving platter, adding oil as needed between batches.
- Garnish with sliced lime wedges and cilantro if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg