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Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken

Grilled cilantro-lime chicken is a year-round staple in our household. Tender chicken thighs marinated with an herby and flavorful mixture of cilantro, garlic, tequila, lime, and jalapeño.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves and stems
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 jalapeño sliced
  • 4 oz 1/2 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place your chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag.
  • Combine the cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, tequila, olive oil, honey, and salt in the carafe of a blender or food processor. Blend until very smooth.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag. Shake to ensure that the chicken is well coated and marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 3-5 minutes per side or until browned and the chicken is cooked all the way through (165 degrees F).
  • Serve with extra cilantro and limes.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 5.4gProtein: 42gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gSugar: 2.4g