Margarita Grilled Chicken Tacos

Margarita grilled chicken tacos made with a tequila lime marinade. These tequila lime chicken tacos are filled with grilled tequila lime chicken breast.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Grilled Marinated Tequila Chicken, Margarita grilled chicken, Tequila Lime Chicken, Tequila Lime Marinade

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Marinade Time 12

Total Time 12 33

Servings

Calories 336kcal

Author Evelyn

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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