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Tequila Lime Chili Chicken

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Reposado tequila
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large handful chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce like Tabasco
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6–8 chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients, except for the chicken, in a large Ziplock bag and stir to combine flavors. 
  2. Add the chicken breasts and marinate overnight. 
  3. Grill over a medium flame for 5 minutes. 
  4. Then turn the heat down to low, cover the grill lid and cook for 10 minutes. This helps chicken ge a great grill flavor without drying out chicken breasts.
  5. Meanwhile, place the remaining marinade in a sauce pan. 
  6. Cook over medium heat until it reduces by half, or forms a thick, syrupy sauce. 
  7. Spoon over chicken and top with peach salsa.

Keywords: tequila, lime, chicken

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