My day is starting to get away from me and I promised to tell you about Tequila Lime Chicken. I must tell you about Tequila Lime Chicken because you must know! Especially with Cinco de Mayo right around the corner!
This recipe comes from Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman. And is in her Food From My Frontier Cookbook. I love the Pioneer Woman almost as much as I love The Barefoot Contessa – maybe it’s their sassy nick-names? Okay, fantastic recipes, talented personalities and sassy nick-names. Whatever it is, they’re my girls – even though they have absolutely no idea that they’re my girls.
Pioneer Woman’s Tequila Lime Chicken
Just click the linked recipe title above and it will take you right to the recipe.
The first time I tried this chicken, I was completely blown away. There is something truly magical that happens to chicken breasts when they luxuriate for several hours in this tequila based marinade. I’m pretty sure luxuriate is a word. Sometimes a word sounds good in my head, I type it and then I doubt. Luxuriate. Yup, it’s a word and the only word that seems to fit here.
Limes, avocados, jalapeno … oh, my! You know only good things can come of this.
Good things do not always come of this but when you soak chicken in it; it’s a good thing.
You will need your food processor or blender to make the marinade for the chicken. Limes, garlic cloves, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, olive oil, tequila …
yes, good things are about to happen.
Once all of the marinade ingredients are combined, place your boneless skinless chicken breasts in a large plastic zip-lock type bag and pour the marinade in. Zip it up and let it marinate in the refrigerator for several hours or over night. The longer the better, a few hours just isn’t enough; you really want the chicken and the tequila to have some time together.
Oh, and don’t get a few chicken breasts in the bag and then decide you’d rather use the tongs that are on the counter behind you than your hands, forcing you to let go of the bag that you think is balanced on the counter because the bag could collapse and some of your precious (and messy) marinade could end up on the floor.
Or so I’ve heard.
After there has been enough luxuriation (now that is not a word but I still like it), just grill the chicken breasts and serve with your favorite festive sides. I served mine with Grilled Corn Salad (which I shared with you yesterday) and a refreshing Avocado Mango Salad that I will share with you tomorrow.
In fact I think I’ll run to the store and get some mangos and make it again tomorrow for lunch. Purely in the interest of quality control and one last test run of course.
Enjoy!
Welcome Company 
That chicken sounds wonderful, I love anything with lime and tequila is great too!! Love your line about the chicken and tequila having some time together.
Thanks! Tequila and chicken were just meant to be together!
This is perfect timing! I was just hoping for a new recipe to try over the weekend. I love the Pioneer Woman so I’m sure this is a winner. Thank you for sharing! Glad I found your blog!
So glad you stopped by and thanks for saying hi. I’m so glad you found something to try over the weekend! You can’t go wrong with Pioneer Woman, her recipes are always amazing!
Holy smokes that sounds good!!
It is reallly good! Thanks for stopping by, come back anytime!
What a beautiful, warm and inviting blog you have! Just looking at it makes me feel like I have been welcomed into your home, so thank you 🙂 I’m so glad that you stopped by at my blog, because it led me to yours! And this chicken looks absolutely devine…it’s making my tummy grumble! Must nearly be lunch time 😉
Thanks so much Carla, that is EXACTLY how I want my blog to come across so you couldn’t possibly have paid me a higher compliment. I truly appreciate it. Thank you for stopping by! I loved your blog and am looking forward to visiting again.
Dani, I love how this chicken breast turns out! I thought the colour was perfect. And the seasoning is delicious! love the grilled corn salad too! Awesome.
Thank you sir! Believe me the chicken tastes even better than it looks. The alcohol really tenderizes it and the marinade gives it incredible flavor. The corn salad is one of my new favorites!
I only have one word — YUM!! Here, let me say it again… YUM! 🙂
Kenley
Kenley, it is so YUM. I’m going to make it again on Sunday for Cinco de Mayo – along with her blackberry margaritas. I haven’t tried those yet but I’m pretty sure they’ll get at big YUM too!
yumm – that flavour combination sounds like a winner! 🙂
Definitely a winner! Thanks so much for stopping by and saying hello!
Aw yum… I keep reading about the Pioneer Woman, I need to check out her blog! Your chicken looks gorgeous Danielle. I’m looking forward to the mango avocado salad recipe! x
I will get the mango avocado salad up ASAP!! Pioneer woman is great, it is easy to see why she has become such a hit with great recipes and a very welcoming and sweet style! Her cookbooks are wonderful too – wonderful pictures, anecdotes and stories! Thanks for stopping by!
You have a great name! I found your blog through seeing your comment on “barrentoblessed.” As a freelance artist, I enjoy learning how other people are using their creative skills with cooking!
So glad you stopped by and thank you! Cooking is definitely a great creative expression and I am really loving the challenge of food photography as well! Please come back anytime! I’m looking forward to visiting you site as well.
Danielle– This looks super delicious– thanks for the recipe. I even have a mango in the kitchen, surprisingly! I’ll let you know how it comes out…
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If this recipe is half as good as your witty dialogue, we’re in for a fantastic dinner tonight!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Dayla and thanks for stopping by! I assure you the quality of the recipe far exceeds that of my wit! I do get carried away sometimes. 😉 I hope you love the chicken, it is a favorite around here. Come back anytime!