CHICKEN MARINATED IN VODKA

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Make and share this Chicken Marinated in Vodka recipe from Food.com.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -4 lbs boneless skinless chicken (thighs, breasts, etc.)
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 lime, zest of
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped (NOT dried)
1/2 cup vodka
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • MARINADE: In a Ziploc-type bag, combine all the ingredients except for the chicken and mint leaves used for garnish.
  • Stir the mixture then add the chicken parts.
  • Shake bag gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning a few times.
  • Use a pair of tongs to place the chicken in an oiled 9x13-inch baking dish. *Discard* marinade.
  • Bake at 350ยบ for about 1 hour or until meat is browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle.
  • Transfer the chicken to a platter and garnish with the mint leaves.
  • OPTIONAL GRILLING DIRECTIONS: Prepare the grill for indirect medium heat.
  • Remove chicken parts from marinade; *discard* marinade.
  • Place chicken on oiled or sprayed grate and grill until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.
  • Turn chicken pieces several times while grilling.
  • Serve as indicated in Step #6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 198, Sodium 367.7, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 78.8

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