Description
In this recipe, chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, tequila, citrus, garlic and spices. Pounded and then grilled to perfection, it is then paired with tortillas or butter lettuce and a refreshing salsa made with grapefruit, avocado and tomatoes.
Ingredients
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For the chicken
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. tequila
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- ½ orange, zested and juiced, reserve the other half for salsa
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- ¼ to ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, depending on spice preference
- ½ tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 2 pounds), pounded
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, for serving
For the salsa
- 1 grapefruit
- 2 avocados
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- ½ orange
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the tacos, add all ingredients except chicken breasts to a 1-gallon freezer bag. Close the bag and shake or squeeze with your hands to mix. Add the pounded chicken breasts. Seal the bag and place it in a bowl in the refrigerator. Marinate for 2-4 hours.
- For the salsa, uniformly dice all ingredients and place them in a bowl. Gently mix, using a spoon so the avocado doesn’t smush.
- Clean the grill and preheat it to high. Spray the grates with a non-flammable cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and spoon over any remaining marinade. Grill, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side (turning only once). Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with salsa. Make tacos with butter lettuce cups, street taco flour or corn tortillas, and salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
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