Best Tequila Marinade Recipes

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TEQUILA LIME MARINADE



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This marinade has a little kick to it. It's best if used to marinate overnight. I slow cook chicken in a crock pot in marinate for 8 hours and then add to red chili. I won a chili cook off using this recipe.

Provided by wire1ess

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 lime, zest of
1 fresh ripe jalapeno chile, minced (the red one)
2 stalks green onions, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup corn oil

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together.
  • Let the mixture sit, preferably overnight, but at least for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Shake the mixture well, then reserve 1/2 cup to use as a baste.
  • Marinate white meats such as chicken or pork for up to 2 hours. Fish and shellfish should marinate for 45 minutes. Shake the food often while it marinates.
  • When grilling marinated food, use reserved marinade as a baste during the second half of cooking.
  • Discard used marinade when you start cooking.

GRILLED TRI-TIP ROAST WITH TEQUILA MARINADE AND CHERRY TOMATO RELISH



Grilled Tri-Tip Roast with Tequila Marinade and Cherry Tomato Relish image

Categories     Tequila     Beef     Tomato     Marinate     Low Carb     Lime     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup tequila
7 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 2-pound beef loin tri-tip roasts, trimmed
Cherry Tomato Relish

Steps:

  • Whisk first 10 ingredients in medium bowl. Using small sharp knife, pierce meat all over. Place meat in large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, turning plastic bag occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove meat from marinade. Discard marinade. Grill meat to desired doneness, about 10 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board. Tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Cut diagonally across grain. Serve meat with Cherry Tomato Relish.

GRILLED TRI-TIP ROAST WITH TEQUILA MARINADE



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Make and share this Grilled Tri-Tip Roast With Tequila Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Steak

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup tequila
7 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 lbs beef loin tri-tip roast, trimmed

Steps:

  • Whisk first 10 ingredients in medium bowl. Using small sharp knife, pierce meat all over.
  • Place meat in large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, turning plastic bag occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove meat from marinade. Discard marinade.
  • Grill meat to desired doneness, about 10 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board.
  • Tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Cut diagonally across grain.

TEQUILA MARINADE



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This came from Bon Appetit and is just superb!!! I can't stress how wonderful this marinade is!!! It originally calls to be a beef marinade, but I think would be good with pork or chicken, too.

Provided by crispychick

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 4 lbs meat, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup tequila
7 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients and marinate meat for 2-4 hours.
  • (If a flank steak, do even longer- up to overnight).

GRILLED TRI-TIP ROAST WITH TEQUILA MARINADE



GRILLED TRI-TIP ROAST WITH TEQUILA MARINADE image

Categories     Marinade     Beef

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

*1/2 Cup Lime Juice
*1/2 Cup Cilantro, freshly chopped
*1/2 Cup Olive Oil
*1/3 Cup Soy Sauce
*1/2 Cup Tequila
*7 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
*2 Tsp. Lime Peel, grated
*2 Tsp. Cumin, ground
*2 Tsp. Oregano, dried
*2 Tsp. Black Pepper, ground
*2-2lb Tri Tip Roasts, trimmed

Steps:

  • MARINADE: Whisk first 10 ingredients in medium bowl. Using small sharp knife, pierce meat all over. Place meat in large ziplock bag and add marinade. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, turning plastic bag occasionally. PREPARE ROAST: Prepare barbecue (med-high heat). Grill meat to desired doneness, about 10 min per side for med-rare. Transfer to cutting board. Tent with foil, let stand 10 min. Cut diagonally across grain. Consider removing meat from refrigerate prior to grilling to allow meat to come up to room temperature. This will help meat cook more evenly throughout roast.

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD MARINADE



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Categories     Sauce     Tequila     Lime     Triple Sec     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about generous 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons triple sec
1 large jalapeño chili, seeded, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Cover and refrigerate.
  • Marinate poultry 1 to 3 hours and seafood 30 minutes in refrigerator. Drain (do not pat dry) and grill. Boil remaining marinade in heavy small saucepan 1 minute. Drizzle some of marinade over poultry or seafood just before serving.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN MARINADE - INA GARTEN



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Make and share this Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade - Ina Garten recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lvlrs_l3urnside

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time P1DT20m

Yield 4 Chicken Breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup gold tequila
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the chicken breasts.
  • Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 965.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 30.9

4 INGREDIENT - TEQUILA LIME MARINADE



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I use this marinade every time I cook Chicken. So quick, easy and I always have the ingredients available.

Provided by STK FD WIFE

Categories     Lime

Time 3m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
1 envelope good seasonings Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Mix all together.
  • Marinade meat or vegetables for 1 day or overnight.

QUICK TEQUILA MARINADE FOR STEAK



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Make and share this Quick Tequila Marinade for Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Steak

Time 2m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients and marinade steak for 1 to 3 hours in refrigerator. Grill steak until done. Makes enough for 1 steak.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3680.7, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 14.3, Protein 1.8

LAURIE'S TEQUILA MARINADE



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This is a very flavorful marinade that will make the toughest cuts of meat melt in your mouth.

Provided by LAURIE0299

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup tequila
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup teriyaki sauce
1 dried jalapeno pepper, seeded
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine tequila, Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, dried pepper, black pepper and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour over your favorite cut of meat and marinate for 8 to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 1191.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

TEQUILA CARNE ASADA MARINADE



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This recipe is untested by me but posted for ZWT 3, since I was looking for new things this week for diner. I found it on about.com. I think it looks pretty tasty and am going to try it this week since my family loves mexican food!

Provided by bmxmama

Categories     Easy

Time P1D

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Marinate meats for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.7, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.9

TEQUILA CITRUS MARINADE



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Make and share this Tequila Citrus Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tequila
1 cup citrus juice (I usually use two limes plus orange juice)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or thyme, tarragon, or rosemary)
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced,to taste
1 orange, zest of
1 lime, zest of
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, pour in the olive oil, tequila, and citrus juice.
  • Ream the limes to get all the juice and add enough orange juice to get a full cup.
  • For herbs, remove the leaves and put them whole in the marinade.
  • Add jalapeno.
  • Add the zest of one lime and an orange.
  • Add salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.4, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 79.1, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.1

SPICY TEQUILA SUNRISE MARINADE



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Use on chicken wings, chicken thighs or breasts, flank steak or pork chops.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Marinades

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 jar(s) (10-oz) jalapeno pepper jelly
1 c orange juice
1 c tequila
1/4 c thai chili sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
  • 2. Place meat into a large sip-lock type plastic bag and pour marinade over.
  • 3. Seal and marinade for desired length of time. (usually 4 hours to overnight).

TEQUILA LIME MARINADE



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Categories     Citrus

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 C tequila
1/4 C lime juice, fresh squeezed
1/2 C olive oil
1 t chili garlic sauce (screaming chicken)
1 t chile rojo powder
1/2 t basil
1/2 t oregano
1-2 t cumin
1/2 t salt

Steps:

  • mix all together. Great for chicken.

SMOKEY TEQUILA-LIME MARINADE



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This awesome marinade for chicken, chicken wings or flank steak has a taste of Mexico with a hint of Texas. It's definitely a must for the grill!

Provided by DALEANDESTELL

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
¼ cup lime juice
½ cup tequila
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper into a mixing bowl. Whisk in the liquid smoke, lime juice, tequila, vegetable oil, and cilantro until evenly blended.
  • To use the marinade, pour into a resealable plastic bag, and add 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of meat. Squeeze out the excess air, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours before cooking as desired. Grilling over charcoal is best, but a gas grill will do fine as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

TEQUILA MARINADE



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Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tequila or lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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