Tequila Lime Chicken

Tequila Lime Chicken

adapted from Barefoot Contessa Family Style

I love Ina Garten's recipes but they are not all that low in fat and calories. I've been playing with lightening them up.

This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of marinade. The total point count for all of the marinade is 4 points. There was  1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. remaining after draining the chicken. Since all of the marinade is not absorbed into the chicken we do not have to account for all of the points.

served with Cilantro Lime Rice

Makes 3 servings                                                      1 WW Blue points / serving

2 Tbsp. tequila

1/4 cup lime juice

2 Tbsp. orange juice

3/4 tsp. chili powder

3/4 tsp. minced jalapeno pepper

3/4 tsp. minced garlic

1/2 tsp. Kosher salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1. Combine the tequila, juices, chili powder, jalapeno, garlic, salt and pepper; whisk to combine.
2. Place the chicken in a zip-top bag with the marinade; refrigerate and let marinade overnight.
3. Cook the chicken in a grill pan or on a grill coated with cooking spray; 5 minutes on first side and about 10 minutes on the other side until cooked through.
4. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
5. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Enjoy!