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Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken W/ Honey Drizzle

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Chicken:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Salt to taste
1/4 cup tequila
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 medium)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded; about 8 tenders)
Drizzle and Garnish:
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Additional chopped fresh cilantro

1) In large bowl, mix all chicken ingredients except chicken tenders. Add chicken; toss gently to mix. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to marinate.

2) Heat gas or charcoal grill.

3) When grill is heated, remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned and no longer pink in center.

4) Before serving, drizzle chicken with 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and additional chopped cilantro.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 0 hr 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 0 mins
Ready In: 1 hr 0 mins
   
Category: Main Course
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Cooking Method: Grilling
Recipe Tags: Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken w/ Honey Drizzle Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken w/ Honey Drizzle Recipe Tequila-Lime Chicken w/ Honey Drizzle Tequila-Lime Chicken w/ Honey Drizzle Recipe
   
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