This easy and light dinner is a definite summer winner- even when your husband first suggests ordering Chinese and makes a face when you tell him what you were planning on making. Adding a margarita to the meal is never a bad idea. It quickly turns that face into, "Wow babe, great dinner!" Cheers and Happy Summer!
Tequila Lime Chicken
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup tequila (I used Jose Cuervo)
1/4 cup pre-made margarita mix (I used a natural kind to keep it less sugary...plus it's what I had in the house)
salt, pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise to thin
bunch of scallions
extra virgin olive oil
Combine lime, cilantro, tequila, salt and pepper in shallow dish. Add chicken, turning to coat. Marinate for 1 hour- and not much more because the lime and booze will do funky things to your chicken....like start to cook it.
Coat scallions with squirl of EVOO, salt and pepper.
Grill chicken, turning once on medium, until juices run clear. Mine took about 6-8 minutes on each side. Add scallions to the grill after you flip the meat for about 2 minutes on each side. They will turn limp and brown, getting sweet, very quickly.
Serve with easy salad below...
Tomato Bean Salad
1 ripe tomato (I used 1 medium "tomato on the vine"), chopped
1/2 can small white beans, rinsed well
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
salt, pepper
swirl of EVOO (I had garlic flavored, but any good quality will work)
Combine ingredients, mix lightly, and leave to marinate for at least 1-2 hours.
Serve with chicken above or another summer dish.
This would be great as a side dish at a BBQ in a larger quantity.
