Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade (Edit recipe)

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I was born and raised in California. I love the flavors of a margarita so this tequila lime marinade pairs perfectly with any Mexican dish you are creating. I love it on chicken, but pork works great as well. It is the flavor of a margarita on a plate.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Tequila
1 whole Lime, Zested and juiced
2 cloves Garlic, Sliced
1 tsp Sea Salt
.5 tsp Black Pepper
.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
2 pieces Chicken Breast, Bone in skin on if BBQing

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Put chicken in a plastic ziplock bag.
Add all ingredients to bag and zip up.
Massage around so that the marinade coats the chicken.
Refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
BBQ until 165 degrees in middle.

Notes

You can also use this for kabobs with onions and bell peppers for added veggies.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	220
Fat:	17 g
Carbohydrates:	0 g
Protein:	8 g
Cholesterol:	23 g
Sodium:	1174 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	0 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.