Best Tequila And Lime Game Hens Or Chicken Recipes

TEQUILA AND LIME GAME HENS (OR CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Split game hens in half.
• In bowl, combine lime juice, tequila, olive oil, Cointreau, garlic and jalapeno.
• Place split hens in oblong baking dish and pour tequila mixture over; turn hens to coat.
• Cover and marinate, turning once or twice, overnight in refrigerator.
• Remove from refrigerator and let set at room temperature about 1 hour before cooking.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Coat a shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Remove hens from marinade and arrange, skin-side up, in baking pan.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake at 400 degrees on upper rack of oven, basting occasionally with marinade, until skin is golden and juices from thighs, pierced at their thickest part, run pinkish-yellow, 30-40 minutes. (Or bbq using your favorite method, spit or on the grill).
• Boil remaining marinade and pour over hens just before serving. (Add more tequila if needed, to make enough sauce).

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish; add tequila and juice of 1/2 a lime. Sprinkle 1/2 of the lime zest, 1/2 of the garlic powder, and 1/2 of the chili powder over the chicken. Cover dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Turn chicken breasts; sprinkle remaining lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, and chili powder on top. Cover again and marinate in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Uncover baking dish and discard tequila-lime marinade.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican-style cheese over the chicken and continue to bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

HONEY TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, except cilantro and meat in medium sauce pan.
• Simmer over medium heat about 15 minutes or until onions are soft but not clear.
• Cool completely. (Instead of adding water above, I add ice cubes at this stage.).
• Place chicken in a baking pan and pour mixture over the chickent.
• Marinade at least 1 hour, preferably over night. If the sauce doesn't completely cover the meat, turn it over half way through.
• If baking, pour out half the liquid and cover with finely chopped cilantro.
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until meat is cooked through (depending on type of meat and size of pieces).
• If grilling, then grill and add the cilantro after cooking.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the 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 the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine first 4 ingredients in a small glass baking dish.
• Add chicken and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer in the dish.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is done.