Tequila-Lime Chicken Recipe

Tequila-Lime Chicken Recipe

This simple recipe marinates chicken in tequila and lime juice for an hour before baking for a tasty main dish.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
244 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish; add tequila and juice of 1/2 a lime. Sprinkle 1/2 of the lime zest, 1/2 of the garlic powder, and 1/2 of the chili powder over the chicken. Cover dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Turn chicken breasts; sprinkle remaining lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, and chili powder on top. Cover again and marinate in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Uncover baking dish and discard tequila-lime marinade.
Step 4
Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican-style cheese over the chicken and continue to bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Ingredients

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 3 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
  • 0.5 cup tequila
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder, divided

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