Tequila-Lime Chicken

February 22, 2021 Receipt Diabetic Diet 0

Tequila-Lime Chicken This is a recipe that I created in search of a different way to fix chicken for a low-sodium diet.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ cup tequila
1 lime, zested and juiced
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
¼ teaspoon chili powder, divided
3 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese blend

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 35 mins

TOTAL : 1 hr

SERVING : 4

YIELD : 4 servings

Step 1

Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish; add tequila and juice of 1/2 a lime. Sprinkle 1/2 of the lime zest, 1/2 of the garlic powder, and 1/2 of the chili powder over the chicken. Cover dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

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Step 2

Turn chicken breasts; sprinkle remaining lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, and chili powder on top. Cover again and marinate in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
Step 3

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Uncover baking dish and discard tequila-lime marinade.
Step 4

Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican-style cheese over the chicken and continue to bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Per Serving: 244 calories; protein 22.5g; carbohydrates 1.7g; fat 8.8g; cholesterol 68.8mg; sodium 207mg. Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.