Tequila Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 513kcal
If you're looking for a delicious, easy, and versatile recipe, making tequila lime chicken is for you! The zesty lime juice and a hint of tequila give the chicken a burst of flavor that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- ¼ cup tequila
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts, thinly sliced or flattened to ½" thick, (4 breasts)
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Mango Salsa
- 1 mango, cubed
- ½ cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, cubed
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ½ jalapeño, minced
- ½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade - In a mixing bowl, whisk the tequila, 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, chili powder, black pepper, and olive oil.
- Marinate the Chicken - Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag just large enough to fit. Pour the marinade inside, turning to coat. Remove any air from the bag and seal it. Marinate for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature or 1 hour refrigerated.
- Prepare the Glaze - In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Set aside.
- Mango Salsa - In a medium-sized bowl, combine mango, tomato, avocado, red onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, jalapeno, and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grill the Chicken - Heat the grill to medium-high. Add a small amount of vegetable oil on a folded piece of paper towel, and carefully grease the grill grates to clean. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and discard the marinade.Cook until the chicken is no longer pink (160 to 165°F), about 4 to 6 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. After flipping the first side, brush the glaze onto the chicken. Transfer to a clean plate, and cover to keep warm.
- To Serve - Brush more glaze on the chicken, if desired, and top with mango salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 1103mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1352IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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