Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Tenders
Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Tenders is an easy grilled chicken recipe that is ready in less than 30 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 16 minutes minutes Total Time 26 minutes minutes
- 2 1//2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup tequila
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 whole limes
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken, and place in a large zip-top bag
Add the remaining ingredients, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 or more hours
Heat grill, and cook tenders over heavy duty aluminum foil for about 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees
Heat leftover marinade until bubbling. ( You can add more olive oil, orange juice and lime juice if you need to. )
Transfer cooked chicken to a platter, and pour sauce over the chicken
Serve immediately
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 20mg | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Iron: 0.1mg