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Platter of grilled chicken drumsticks that were marinated in tequila lime mixture before being grilled.

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken

This tequila lime chicken has all of the flavor of your restaurant favorite and it stays so juicy and flavorful. Fire up the grill for Cinco de May or any day of the week!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 14 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tequila
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3½ pounds chicken pieces

Instructions

  • Mix together ½ cup tequila, ½ cup lime juice, ¼ cup lemon juice, ½ cup plain yogurt, 1 jalapeno, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • Pour marinade into a large zip top bag or container. Add 3½ pounds chicken pieces and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Discard marinade and grill over indirect heat until the center reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer.
  • Allow to rest for a few minutes and then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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