Tequila-Lime-Cilantro Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 308.1
  • Total Fat: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 136.9 mg
  • Sodium: 158.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 55.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Tequila-Lime-Cilantro Chicken calories by ingredient


Introduction

Flavor-Infused Grilled Chicken Breasts, marinaded so they soak up 2 oz juice and 2 oz tequila (the amounts used to calculate calories). Flavor-Infused Grilled Chicken Breasts, marinaded so they soak up 2 oz juice and 2 oz tequila (the amounts used to calculate calories).
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Chicken Breast, no skin, 4 breast, bone and skin removed (remove)
    Tequila, 2 cups
    Fresh Cilantro, 5 tbsp, finely chopped
    Lime Juice, 1 cup
    *Cumin seed, 2 tbsp
    Pepper, red or cayenne, 1 tsp

Directions

Mix all ingredients except chicken in a mixing bowl.

Place chicken in a large ziploc bag or sealable container. Add to the container the 2.5 cups of the marinade, seal, and toss to coat. Set aside remaining marinade.

Marinade for at least one hour, preferably overnight. Turn the meat once, halfway through marinading.

Drain and discard marinade from bag and grill chicken over medium-high heat for 20-30 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.

Great served fresh off the grill with some saffron rice or vegetables. Also great served cold over greens.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CELIACCHRIS.