Tequila Lime Chicken

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Ingredients

• 1/2 c. gold tequila
• 1 c. freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
• 1/2 c. freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Step by step

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