Drop everything and cook this NOW

For this meal you have to marinate the chicken for a while so it's best if you prepare it the night before you plan to make it.  I also felt that it would be great cut up in fajitas!  I didn't slave over the stove making spanish rice... I cut corners and used Uncle Bens minute Spanish Rice and it was delicious!   Try this, you won't be disappointed!

Tequila Lime Chicken (Pioneer Woman)

Ingredients

• 3 whole Limes, Juiced
• 5 cloves Garlic, Peeled
• 1 whole Jalapeno, Sliced
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ½ cups Cilantro
• ½ cups Tequila
• 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated (although I used cheddar and it was AWESOME!)
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• Preparation Instructions

Combine lime juice, garlic cloves, sliced jalapeno, salt,
cilantro,and tequila in a food processor or blender.
Pulse until combined. Turn on the blender/food processor
and drizzle in the olive oil until it’s all combined.

Slightly flatten chicken breasts with a mallet or the bottom
of a heavy skillet. Place in a plastic bag and pour in marinade.
Seal bag and marinate for several hours or (preferably) overnight.

When ready to cook, remove chicken from bag and place
on the grill.  Cook until completely done. Toward the end of
cooking, top chicken breasts with grated Monterey Jack
(I used cheddar and I feel it was a better pairing) and allow
to melt. (You can also top chicken
with cheese and melt under the broiler.)

Serve with pico de gallo or salsa, Mexican rice, sour cream,
avocado slices, fresh flour tortillas…and whatever other
garnishes make you smile!

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I also made this pico de gallo although I felt the jalapeños
were a bit much.  Next time I make it, I will only use one...
and also use gloves when I cut them.  Gah, still trying to get the oil
off my hands!