Best Tequila And Orange Liquor Chicken Recipes

Tequila Citrus Chicken image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 8h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup gold tequila
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice (8 limes)
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (4 oranges)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons seeded and minced jalapeno pepper (2 peppers)
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 whole (12 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on
Olive oil, for brushing the grill

Steps:

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, lemon juice, chili powder, jalapeño 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 with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Touchdown Tequila Chicken Recipe image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 3h27m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cups lime juice or margarita mix
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup triple sec or orange juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thick strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thick strips
1 large Vidalia onion, cut into wedges
Vegetable Marinade, recipe follows
Shredded Mexican cheese blend, for serving
Salsa, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lime juice or margarita mix
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, combine lime juice, tequila, triple sec, cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and marinate chicken for 3 hours or overnight (depending on how much you like the tequila flavor).
Marinate peppers and onion in Vegetable Marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat outdoor grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill, turning once, until juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Drain peppers and onions, grill in a grill basket until tender and browned on edges, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Slice the chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips. Serve with peppers and onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.