Tequila and Lime Grilled Chicken Recipe
Prep Time:
4 hours, 5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ cup tequila
  • 4 limes, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ cup minced cilantro
  • 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Directions
  1. Prepare the marinade by adding the tequila, lime juice and zest, salt, pepper, brown sugar, oregano, ancho chile powder, garlic, and cilantro to a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together.
  3. Add the chicken thighs to a baking dish in a single layer and pour over the marinade.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight. Flip the chicken once in the marinade.
  5. Preheat a grill to 400 F.
  6. Remove the chicken from the marinade, place it on the barbecue, and grill on one side for 5 minutes.
  7. Flip the chicken and grill for 5 more minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
  8. Serve, garnished with more minced cilantro and lime slices, if desired.