This fresh and light chicken dish,
flavored with limes, chile and tequila,
is perfect for summer entertaining.
The chicken is wonderful served
hot off the grill, but it also
tastes great cold or at room temperature,
sliced and tossed into a garden salad.
Ingredients:
Zest from one lime
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tequila, optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves of garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon of chile powder
Pinch of salt and pepper
6 to8 boneless, chicken breast halves
Directions:
Place all ingredients, except for the chicken,
in a gallon-sized zip top plastic bag.
Squish to combine. Add chicken,
seal bag, and turn to coat.
Refrigerate for one hour or overnight.
Coat grill pan (or grill) with cooking spray.
Heat pan (or grill) to medium-high.
Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side,
turning breast a quarter turn after
two minutes if cross hatch marks are desired.
Serve immediately.
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