Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken with Fresh Fruit Summer Salsa
Marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection are tender, juicy and full of smoky flavor then topped with a sweet and spicy fruit salsa.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 299kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅓ cup tequila
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro , chopped
- 1 jalapeño , seeded, ribs removed and minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salsa
- 1 cup mango ,diced
- 1 cup pineapple , diced
- ½ cup kiwi , diced
- ½ cup strawberries , diced
- ½ cup red onion , diced
- ½ cup cucumber , peeled and seeded, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper , minced, seeds and ribs removed (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro , chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint , finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest and juice of 1 large lime
Instructions
Chicken
- Combine first 10 ingredients in a medium bowl. Place chicken breasts in a gallon size re-sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over the chicken, get as much air out of the bag as possible and seal.
- Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight. Let chicken come to room temperature before grilling.
- Prepare barbeque over medium heat. Make sure grates are clean and brush with oil.
- Grill chicken until cooked through, 6-8 minutes per side. Transfer to platter, top with salsa, and garnish with extra lime wedges and cilantro, if desired.
Salsa
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate one hour before serving so flavors mingle.
Notes
*A delicious recipe for meal prep. Store in airtight containers in the fridge up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 838mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 42mg