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Reverse Marinated Tequila Lime Chicken.

July 24, 2019Leave a Comment

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Reverse Marinated? What is it? And why didn’t I think of it first? Tequila lime marinated chicken in reverse! Have you heard of reverse marinating? I tried it a few years back and thought it worked great! Basically, and it’s so simple, you will spoon on the marinade over your freshly cooked or grilled meats or vegetables.

What is reverse marinating? It’s so simple! Instead of marinating your meat for hours or overnight only to be disappointed when you cook it. In my experience I found that my traditional marinated chicken lacked flavor.

Reverse Marinated Tequila Lime Chicken

Quick cooking chicken tenders can be delicious and dinner guest worthy! Reverse marinated ? Yes! Why didn't it occur to me all the years I added salsa to my chicken and steak while it was still warm. More flavorful than any marinating recipe I have ever used.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 TBS cilantro minced
  • 2 TBS onion minced
  • 1 large serrano pepper minced
  • 2 large cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 2 TBS red wine vinegar
  • 2 TBS tequila blanco silver tequila
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • To prepare the marinade, whisk all the ingredients in a bowl. Taste for salt, cover and set aside.
  • To pound out the chicken tender, simply place one chicken tender in between a heavy plastic storage bag. Then gently pound with a meat mallet until extended slightly and thinner.
  • Season the flattened chicken lightly with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside.
  • Preheat an indoor grill pan or cast iron skillet to medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
  • When hot, drizzle in some grapeseed oil to the pan. Sear the chicken for 3 minutes on the first side. Flip and sear for 2 more minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through. Transfer to a pan or pot with a lid to keep warm.
  • When you are done cooking all of the chicken, immediately transfer chicken to a serving platter. Spoon on some of the reserved marinade over chicken. Cover with foil paper loosely and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve with rice, salad or your favorite vegetables.

Notes

This marinade is delicious on steak, seafood and roasted vegetables! You can prepare a large jar full and keep it refrigerated for many meals. Brush onto grilled meats right before they come off the grill. Or simply spoon some over warm meat while it is resting.
Tried this recipe?Mention @pinaenlacocina or tag #pinaenlacocina!

Click the link to see a more traditional marinated Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken on the grill! https://pinaenlacocina.com/tequila-lime-grilled-chicken/

Tequila Lime Shrimp With Jalapeño!! Hurry! Click the link to see recipe! https://pinaenlacocina.com/tequila-lime-shrimp-with-jalapeno/

Smoky Corn Salsa Infused With Tequila? Yes! Click the link to see recipe! https://pinaenlacocina.com/smoky-corn-salsa-cooking-with-tequila/

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Hi, my name is Sonia Mendez Garcia. My parents Ramiro and Blanca Mendez moved to the United States from Monterrey, Mexico in 1963. I am first generation Mexican American born in Los Angeles, California. Cooking has always been one of my passions in life. This is my journey and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Read More…

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