Lime tequila chicken
This lime tequila chicken is packed with vibrant flavors, is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free and ready in just 30 minutes.
Serving: 2
Calories: 407kcal
Ingredients
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, for grilling
For the marinade:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup tequila
- zest of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon hot or mild paprika powder
- 1 thai red chilli, finely minced
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- a generous pinch of sea salt and cayenne pepper
To serve:
- pineapple salsa
- lime wedges
- fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts into the marinade, and stir well to combine.
- Divide the chicken into two zip-log bags, and pour half the marinade on each breast. Close the bags and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes but best for 2 hours.
- Drizzle with oil a grill pan, and heat until medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill and spoon any remaining marinade from the bag over top. Grill, covered, for 4 minutes one one side. Turn the breast and cook a further 5 mins.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, and top with fresh cilantro and a spoonful of pineapple salsa.
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Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1758IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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