grilled orange and tequila chicken

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From The Tequila Cook Book by Lynn Nusom.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 8 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled orange and tequila chicken

  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4
    green onions, chopped
  • 1 c
    tequila
  • 1 c
    orange juice
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    orange rind, grated
  • 1
    jalapeno, chopped (or to taste)

How To Make grilled orange and tequila chicken

  • 1
    Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish.
  • 2
    Sprinkle the chopped onions over chicken.
  • 3
    Mix together orange juice, tequila, lemon juice, orange rind and jalapeno.
  • 4
    Pour the mixture over the chicken, cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, turning two or three times during the day.
  • 5
    Remove the chicken from the marinade, let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour then grill over hot coals approximately 20 minutes, basting with the marinade, until the chicken is done.
  • 6
    Discard any remaining marinade and serve the chicken with polenta or rice and a salad.

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