I’m not quite ready to let go of summer, and readers seem to really love chicken marinades, so I’m bringing you another great chicken marinade option. If you’ve missed some of the other ones, make sure to check them out! My balsamic chicken marinade is a great go-to when you have an empty fridge (and it’s Whole30 compliant!) and my honey mustard chicken marinade is one of my favorites. If you’re digging the idea of booze in a marinade, you’ll also love these beer marinated chicken thighs. Greek style chicken marinade is another one of my favorites. This tequila lime chicken marinade is great if you’re gonna just eat a chicken breast with some sides, but it’s also really perfect if you want to slice up the chicken and use it for fajitas. The flavors of the tequila and lime along with the flame-grilled flavor you get from grilling the chicken makes it absolutely perfect for fajitas or a southwest style burrito bowl.
Ingredient Notes
Reminiscent of a margarita, this marinade has tequila (obviously) and fresh lime juice. Its flavor is kicked up a notch with chili powder, garlic powder, and fresh cilantro. Sweetened slightly with honey and tied together with olive oil, the chicken stays nice and moist. Don’t overcook the chicken. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees.
Tips & Adaptations
To make Whole30
Leave out the tequila and honey. Won’t be exactly the same but it will still be delicious.
To make alcohol-free
Just leave out the tequila. It will still be great!
Cilantro hater?
Leave it out, it’s cool! I get it, it tastes like soap to you! I could eat a straight-up cilantro salad but I understand it’s not for everyone.
Love Garlic?
Ben doesn’t…I wish he did! Garlic powder is more mild and achieves the flavor I want without being too obvious. If you love garlic, freshly minced garlic would be fab in this marinade. I’d start with one clove, but if you want to go big, add more! Quick-Start Guide!
