Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Breasts

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This a very easy and testy recipe to do. It was given to me by a friend in encenada mexico

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Steps

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With a sharp , heavy knife , cut each chicken breast in half crosswise for a total of 6 pieces.

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In a large glass or plastic bowl , combine cilantro , tequila , lime juice , brown sugar , chile , garlic , salt , and pepper.

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Add chicken and mix to coat with marinade.

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Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for direct , medium-high heat.

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While grill heats , remove chicken from marinade , transfer to a platter , and pour marinade into a small bowl.

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Push your fingers under skin of each piece of chicken and rub meat with 1 / 2 teaspoons lime zest.

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Place chicken skin side down on oiled cooking grate and brush with marinade.

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Cover gas grill.

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Cook until skin is browned but not charred , 4 to 6 minutes.

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Turn chicken with a wide spatula , brush again with remaining marinade , and cook , turning as needed to prevent burning , until chicken is no longer pink at the bone , about 10 minutes longer.

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Transfer to a clean platter.

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Ingredients

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chicken breast halves, fresh cilantro, tequila, fresh lime juice, light brown sugar, jalapeno chile, garlic, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, lime zest