Smoky Tequila Lime Chicken

This Smoky Tequila Lime Chicken is a perfect addition to your summer grilling rotation. The bold flavors add a fun twist to your usual grilled chicken, with zesty lime, smoky paprika, and a splash of tequila creating a bright, savory marinade that’s anything but boring. Plus, it’s a freezer-friendly recipe that makes prep that much better.

This recipe is so easy and quick to put together. With just 5 ingredients, plus your chicken, this is a great one to have on rotation for summer evenings on the grill. You could also substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs if that’s what you have on hand.

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Smoky Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 10 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

Assembly Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag.
2. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Thaw.
2. Remove chicken from the marinade.
3. Grill on the BBQ over medium heat for 15 min.
4. OR cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 20-25 min.
5. The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°.

What to Serve with This Recipe

There are many ways you can use this chicken recipe as a base for different meals. It’s a great one to double up on, so you have multiple uses for it.

Tex-Mex Style Plate: Serve the grilled or cooked chicken with cilantro lime rice, Mexican street corn (elote), black beans or pinto beans, and fresh guacamole. You can also warm some tortillas for tacos or make a burrito bowl. Top with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Grilling Season Ideas: Pair the chicken with a grilled corn salad with lime and cotija, an avocado, tomato & cucumber salad, a light Watermelon feta salad, or grilled zucchini, peppers, or asparagus.

Easy Weeknight Meal Idea: For your typical weeknight meal, serve with rice or quinoa, roasted red potatoes, corn, and a simple green salad for a fresh option.

For more recipes like this one, check out our Chipotle Chicken, Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken, or our Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo.