Description
Juicy, moist chicken breasts marinated in a zingy mix of tequila, fresh lime juice, olive oil, and flavorful spices.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1/4 cup tequila reposado
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Mexican oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a small baking dish or oven safe skillet.
- In a large bowl or ziploc bag, coat chicken in marinade ingredients. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Place marinated chicken in the prepared dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink (temps at 165°F).
- Change oven to broil and cook as desired for coloring (around 2-3 minutes). Remove from oven. Let rest in a warm place for 5 minutes. Garnish with any remaining cilantro and lime slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
