Margarita grilled chicken tacos made with a tequila lime marinade. And these tequila lime chicken tacos are filled with grilled tequila lime chicken breast. And this tequila lime marinade is so very easy and makes margarita grilled chicken breast moist and delicious.
How to make Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Breast with a Tequila Lime Marinade
Mix and place the mixture of tequila, lime, and spice marinade in a ziplock baggie or better yet a marinade container. Add the chicken breasts and place in the refrigerator and marinate overnight. Remove from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat or heat up a grill pan on the stove.
Remove the chicken breasts from the tequila lime marinade and dispose of the marinade. Place chicken on the hot grill or grill pan. Turn several times and cook until juices run clear and it is completely cooked.
Allow the margarita grilled chicken breasts to rest before slicing. This Tequila Lime Chicken recipe makes the best chicken for tacos. But the whole breast could be served with a side of Texas Pinto Beans and Green Chile Cheese Bread.
But our favorite way to serve this margarita grilled chicken is shredded or chopped in a warm tortilla. You could use either corn or flour tortillas. This plate of Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos is simple and served with fresh sliced jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
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We presented these Chicken Tacos using Agua and Tangerine Bandanas as Napkins and placed them in our Cast Iron Oval Serving Dish.
Margarita Grilled Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbs chili powder
- 1 Tbs cumin
- 1 Tbs minced garlic
- 1 Tbs dried cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 6 boneless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between two pieces of clear wrap and pound with a meat hammer until 1/4th to 1/2 inch thick
- Mix the marinade ingredients (first 9 ingredients) in a bowl and then pour into a zip-lock bag or marinade container
- Add the pounded chicken breasts to the bag and seal
- Place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours. Note: if using zip lock bags place in a bowl to prevent spills.
- Remove from the fridge and grill the chicken breasts for 7-8 minutes per each side until done. Discard marinade.
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That looks Delicious and a Must try!!!
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Can I come over for lunch?
Hey lady!
Thanks so much for joining the “OH WHAT A HAPPY DAY” link party today!
i'm on my way over for lunch!! : )
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Looks very tempting. Feeling kind of hungry now 🙂
Have a nice day.
Oh my goodness, you always make the best things! Seriously I have chicken breast defrosting for tonight… so going to put this together right now!
Thank you for spreading JOY and sharing at the Oh What a HAPPY Day party.
Holly at Not Done Growing
Yummy yummy!! I'm a co-host for Link'in with my ladies for April and have just seen the news! Congrats!!!
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Evelyn, this looks delicious. AND, congratulations on winning the iPad, that is awesome!!! Have a wonderful week! ~Cindy@littlemisscelebration.com
This looks delicious! Stopping in from Two Girls and a Party Linky Part
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yumm! and congrats as the winner of the i-pad.
Oh that sounds sooo yummy!!! I will have to try it!
I found your post on a Wednesday Weigh In blog hop! I just started Weight Watchers Online, and am doing a blog about my weight loss journey! I'm down about 10 lbs so far!
This looks like something my family would love. I am stopping by from the Linkin with my ladies hop.
This looks great, and I'm here to congratulate you on the iPad mini win, woot!!!!
Hi Evelyn,
This looks like a great lunch, can't wait to try it. Also, way to go winning the IPad. You rock girl!!!!
Have a great day,
Bev
Yummy! Love this 🙂 Pinned!
I switched over to Google+ profile yesterday – and I think it has me as a no-reply blogger :/ Can you let me know if you can reply to either of these?! :/
Hey there….joining you from the Thursday Hop. Congrats on winning the Ipad Mini ~ nicely done!!
Penny at Mom Rants and Comfy Pants
Stoping by from Domesblissity blog hop. I can't wait to make this. It looks so yummy and healthy. Thank you so much.
You lucky duck Evelyn!! I was just over at Dysfunction Junction and saw her announcement that you were a winner!!!
Congrats :))
This looks like a yummy recipe! =)
Thanks for sharing!
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This looks so yummy! Can't wait to try it. Theresa @ DearCreatives.com
Yummy. Love the flavor combos. WE found you on a Linky Party! Have a great weekend and stop by to see our parties too.
Best wishes ~ Sharon and Denise @Bebetsy
This looks so yummy!
Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
Hope to see you soon!
Miz Helen
I see you managed to get a little nip in even with all your healthy cooking… good for you. I've heard about tequila chicken can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us on foodie friday.
I love the spices in this! I don't have a grill and, weirdly, neither does my man. I keep trying to convince him that grills are worthwhile – I think he must be the only guy who doesn't love grilling out all the time! This recipe has some of his favorites, so maybe I can use it to help convince him!
Looks great Evelyn~Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Yummy Evelyn!!
I love chicken and this looks so yummy Evelyn. The presentation looks great. Thanks for sharing on Creative Monday.
Mmmm… this looks fantastic.. you had me at tequila lime and avocado! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party!
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
This one looks like a healthier version of your meatloaf and I'm sure it tastes as yummy, with less calories 🙂 I like pitta bread, especially at summer time.
Thanks again, Evelyn.
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I can add avocado, right? It's healthy! That chicken looks great. Just stopping by from the GRAND Social Linky Party. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for linking w/ See Ya in the Gumbo this week, Evelyn! Dang that marinade sounds good!
How delicious!! YUMMY! 🙂
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Thanks so much for linking up at our Busy Bee's (Thursday) party. We are so happy to have you join us each week. You always add so much to our party!
Have a wonderful day!
Joye & Myrna
The Busy Bee's
These look so healthy and tasty! Thank you for sharing!
Just need to run to the store for some lettuce, tomato and pita bread – have everything else I need to make this right now! Sounds wonderful!!
Yummy they look great 🙂
Sounds like this chicken would be delicious for any meal, but putting it in a pita is such fun! Pinning!
Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes!