TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN

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Easy recipe that can be grilled, baked, or put in crock-pot! From 'Fix, Freeze and Feast' book. --Tammi

Provided by kique97

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup bottled margarita mix
1 1/2 tablespoons tequila
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Rinse and trim chicken as desired. If freezing, put the chicken in freezer bag.
  • Combine soy sauce, margarita mix, tequila, lime juice and mustard in medium bowl. Pour over chicken.
  • Add garlic to chicken. (May freeze chicken at this point).
  • For outdoor cooking: Cook over medium-low fire, turning every 5 minutes and basting frequently with marinade. Cook for 30 minutes or until thermometer reads 170°F Do not baste during last 5 minutes of grilling -- discard marinade.
  • For indoor cooking: Broil 15-20 minutes or until 170°F.
  • May also cook in crock pot for 4-6 hours (but better broiled or grilled).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 1104.1, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 37.1

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