Tequila-Lime Chicken with Honey Drizzle
Arlene Cummings
Updated Aug 22, 2011
This zesty marinade gives chicken a rich flavor, and makes it perfect for no-fuss dinner salads or as the base for a memorable taco night.
Tequila-Lime Chicken with Honey Drizzle
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 1 hr 20 min
- Servings 4
- Ingredients 18
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 medium)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded; about 8 tenders)
Drizzle and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Additional chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Step1In large bowl, mix all chicken ingredients except chicken tenders. Add chicken; toss gently to mix. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to marinate.
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Step2Heat gas or charcoal grill.
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Step3When grill is heated, remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned and no longer pink in center.
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Step4Before serving, drizzle chicken with 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and additional chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
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