Tequila Lime Chicken

ByBee Yinn Low

4.45 from 34 votes

Published Jun 12, 2018

Updated Sep 08, 2024

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Tequila Lime Chicken - amazing chicken marinated with tequila, lime and garlic. This tequila lime chicken recipe tastes better than restaurant's.

Easy grilled chicken marinated with tequila, lime and garlic in a plate.

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I love alcohol in my food, from Asian, Italian to Mexican food.

Alcohol adds depth and great aroma to food; as alcohol evaporates during the cooking process, it lends a nice nuance to the overall dish. It is subtle but it makes everything better, such as this tequila lime chicken.

Sliced oven-baked chicken marinade with tequila, lime and garlic.

This tequila lime chicken recipe is absolutely delicious, quick and simple to execute in the kitchen. It’s very versatile as you can make it all year round.

Create a sizzling hot dish using a cast-iron skillet or grill pan, bake in oven, or an outdoor grill. Either way, you will always be rewarded with juicy, moist, mouthwatering chicken for the entire family.

A piece of tequila lime chicken poked with a fork.

For those who can’t consume any alcohol, you can try my cilantro lime chicken recipe, which is similar but with no alcohol. If you love shrimp, you can try out my tequila lime shrimp recipe. Bon appetit!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 436 calories per serving.

Easy and quick tequila lime chicken thighs.

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4.45 from 34 votes

Tequila Lime Chicken

By: Bee Yinn Low
Tequila Lime Chicken – amazing chicken marinated with tequila, lime and garlic. This tequila lime chicken recipe tastes better than restaurant's. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3 people
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Ingredients  

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt , or more to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Rub the garlic onto the chicken, ensuring to coat the meat and skin thoroughly.
  • Whisk all the Marinade ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well. Add the chicken to the marinade and stir to coat thoroughly. Marinate for 15 minutes, or preferably for 2 hours.
  • Heat a skillet and pan-fry the chicken skin-side down until slightly browned. Turn the chicken over and pan-fry the other side until it is also slightly browned.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the skin is nicely browned. Broil the chicken for 1 minute, or until the skin is charred to your liking. Transfer the chicken and any juices that seeped out during baking to a serving platter. Squeeze some fresh lime juice over the top, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure you use an oven-safe skillet or pan before baking the chicken in the oven. You may also grill the chicken. For the chicken, you can use boneless and skinless chicken breast/chicken thighs or bone-in chicken thighs.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people, Calories: 636kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 47g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Monounsaturated Fat: 22g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 222mg, Sodium: 564mg, Potassium: 509mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 598IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Bee Yinn Low

Bee is a recipe developer and best-selling cookbook author, sharing easy, quick, and delicious Asian and American recipes since 2006. With a strong following of almost 2 million fans online, her expertise has been featured in major publications, TV and radio programs, and live cooking demos throughout the United States and Asia.

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18 Comments

  1. cathy coe says:

    I am trying this for game day hope it turns out great. because past tl chicken have not been a hit. ill start the marinating 8am so I get a good 2hr on the chicken. cant wait to follow up.

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  2. Kara says:

    5 stars
    Hi Bee,

    Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. I followed your directions exactly. I look forward to trying other recipes from your blog!

    Best,
    Kara

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    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Kara, awesome! Thanks for trying my Tequila Lime Chicken.

      Reply
  3. krista says:

    My family loved it although I added onions and doubled sauce.

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  4. Abi says:

    I’m making this dish right now, I would love to know what sauce you used on the side?

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  5. Koji says:

    We want to try this recipe. When do you add the min ed garlic?

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    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      First step: Preheat oven to 400F. Rub the garlic onto the chicken meat. Give it a good rub all over the meat and the skin.

      Reply
  6. Kelly Scott says:

    5 stars
    SIMPLY…. DELICIOUS!!!! I made breast for us and drummies for the kiddos and both were mouthwatering delicious not to mention gone, absolutely NO leftovers, lol ?

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  7. Ruthie says:

    OMG. This turned out great, I used bone in so I marinated for 6 hours, then we grilled it. I served the chicken on top of arugula with blueberry, pineapple and kiwi salad with a tequila lime syrup on top of the chicken. A perfect summertime weeknight dinner.
    Thank you for another winner.

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    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks Ruthie, yum, I love your combinations, sounds so mouthwatering! :)

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    2. Trish says:

      Hi Ruthie
      Can you please share your salad and dressing recipes.
      Thanks
      Trish

      Reply
  8. Tabitha says:

    Just wanted to let you know I couldn’t pass up this recipe! I made it tonight with bone-in thighs and it was so wonderful!

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    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks for trying my tequila lime chicken recipe.

      Reply
  9. Tabitha Nelson says:

    Holy cow! This looks AMAZING, I literally want to make this RIGHT NOW!!!

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  10. Melanie Hiester says:

    That looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it this summer.

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    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Yes it was very tasty. :)

      Reply