Barefoot Contessa's Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe

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Barefoot Contessa's Tequila Lime Chicken

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup gold tequila
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp minced cilantro
1 -1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh jalapeno pepper
3 garlic cloves (fresh, minced )
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
6 split boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Directions:

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, minced cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Add the chicken breasts.
Refrigerate overnight (or at LEAST 8 hours!).
The next day, heat your grill and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
Remove chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned.
Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through.
Remove from grill to a plate.
Cover tightly and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
*Ina uses Cuervo Gold tequila.
** She also says there is NO substitute for freshly squeezed lime juice.
***Cook time does not include marinating the chicken overnight.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	539.56 Kcal (2259 kJ)
Calories from fat	270.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.06g	46%
Cholesterol	175.12mg	58%
Sodium	1832.33mg	76%
Potassium	673.06mg	14%
Total Carbs	23.84g	8%
Sugars	2.62g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.62g	10%
Protein	44.3g	89%
Vitamin C	26.3mg	44%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	70.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.19 Kcal (817 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.88g	46%
Cholesterol	63.35mg	58%
Sodium	662.86mg	76%
Potassium	243.49mg	14%
Total Carbs	8.63g	8%
Sugars	0.95g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	10%
Protein	16.03g	89%
Vitamin C	9.5mg	44%
Iron	0.8mg	13%
Calcium	25.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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salty
savory
bitter
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