January Newsletter

Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken

Fajitas are a great main dish for parties and football tailgates. The great thing about this fajita recipe is that it gives the chicken a tequila-lime twist which goes great with just about any Mexican dish.

Ingredients:

4-Chicken Breasts
2-Cups of Margarita Mix (I prefer Mr. and Mrs. T's)
1/2-Cup Vinegar
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1-Tbsp Onion Powder
1-Tbsp Garlic Powder
1-Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
Lemon Pepper

Option for a kicked up version: Add one shot of Tequila

Recipe:

1. Trim chicken breasts to remove fat
2. Using the flat side of a meat tenderizer, pound the each chicken breast until they are about 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick.
3. Mix all ingredients into a bowl just big enough to hold the chicken breasts while they are completely covered in the marinade.
4. Add chicken breasts, and refrigerate for 1/2 to 1 hour. The longer they stay in the marinade, the more Tequila lime taste they will have.
5. Season both sides of the chicken with Lemon Pepper before grilling.
6. Grill over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes per side. Times may vary depending on heat, just make sure that the meat is white throughout the breast, and the juices run clear.

Enjoy

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Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken Fajitas are a great main dish for parties and football tailgates. The great thing about this fajita recipe is that it gives the chicken a tequila-lime twist which goes great with just about any Mexican dish. Ingredients: 4-Chicken Breasts 2-Cups of Margarita Mix (I prefer Mr. and Mrs. T's) 1/2-Cup Vinegar 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 1-Tbsp Onion Powder 1-Tbsp Garlic Powder 1-Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Lemon Pepper Option for a kicked up version: Add one shot of Tequila Recipe: 1. Trim chicken breasts to remove fat 2. Using the flat side of a meat tenderizer, pound the each chicken breast until they are about 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick. 3. Mix all ingredients into a bowl just big enough to hold the chicken breasts while they are completely covered in the marinade. 4. Add chicken breasts, and refrigerate for 1/2 to 1 hour. The longer they stay in the marinade, the more Tequila lime taste they will have. 5. Season both sides of the chicken with Lemon Pepper before grilling. 6. Grill over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes per side. Times may vary depending on heat, just make sure that the meat is white throughout the breast, and the juices run clear. Enjoy		Tip of The Month After grilling or smoking, you probably have a good amount of ash left over. The ash makes great fertilizer. Do not add it directly to the soil because it can raise the PH level of the soil quite a bit which will prevent your plants from getting the nutrients they need. Instead, apply it to a compost pile.
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