Tequila-Lime Chicken Recipe
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup tequila or chicken broth
6 ounces frozen limeade concentrate
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Combine all marinade ingredients in a shallow container and mix well. Poke each chicken breast a couple times with a fork and place in marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill 5 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in center, brushing occasionally with marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
Makes 6 servings
Serving size: 1 breast
Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 337
Total fat: 3 grams (9% of calories)
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 137 mg
Sodium: 154 mg
Carbohydrate: 15 grams (19% of calories)
Protein: 55 grams (72% of calories)
Dietary fiber: trace
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup tequila or chicken broth
6 ounces frozen limeade concentrate
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Combine all marinade ingredients in a shallow container and mix well. Poke each chicken breast a couple times with a fork and place in marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill 5 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in center, brushing occasionally with marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
Makes 6 servings
Serving size: 1 breast
Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 337
Total fat: 3 grams (9% of calories)
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 137 mg
Sodium: 154 mg
Carbohydrate: 15 grams (19% of calories)
Protein: 55 grams (72% of calories)
Dietary fiber: trace