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Victoria Haneveer

Mexican Chicken Marinade with Tequila

This flavorful Mexican chicken marinade is made with cilantro, tequila, lime, sugar and garlic, for an authentic south of the border flavor. The alcohol in the tequila cooks off, so don't worry about that as you are only using it for the flavor. You can serve the grilled chicken with Mexican side dishes such as Mexican rice (sometimes known as Spanish rice), tortillas and mole sauce. Cilantro makes a colorful and appealing garnish. This recipe will serve four people if you are serving a small side dish or eight if you are serving a few different side dishes with it. Why not try making this exciting Mexican chicken marinade today, to liven up your chicken? It is an easy recipe and the results are wonderful. Maybe serve it with some white rice and refried beans for a simple dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup (125ml) tequila
  • Juice of a lime
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (20g) finely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 chicken, in 8 pieces (3 1/2 to 4 lbs or around 1.7kg)

Method
 

  1. Put the chicken in a big Ziploc bag.
  2. Combine the lime juice, tequila, garlic, brown sugar and cilantro and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour this Mexican chicken marinade over the chicken in the plastic bag and squeeze out all the air.
  4. Refrigerate the chicken for an hour, turning the bag a few times.
  5. Preheat the broiler to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  6. Arrange the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  7. Broil for 5 minutes or until the chicken is partially charred.
  8. Turn it over and broil the other side for 5 minutes or until you see some charring.
  9. Turn the heat down to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) and cook for another 10 minutes or until the juices run clear.