FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN

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Tequila and lime seasoned chicken breast topped with Tex-Mex bean salad. Quite tasty. This is great for a summer BBQ. I serve this with grilled corn-on-the-cob.

Provided by ShaGun

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 tomatoes, diced and drained
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 fresh whole limes
1/3 cup tequila or 1/3 cup apple juice
3 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients for Texas Bean Salsa. Cover, and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
  • About 45 minutes before serving, place chicken breasts in baking dish. Squeeze lime juice over chicken. Drizzle with tequilla or apple juice. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and black pepper. Cover and marinate 10-60 minutes. Remove from marinade and grill or broil 10-12 minutes, until cooked, turning once.
  • Lay a lettuce leaf on each plate. Place a chicken breast on top of the lettuce leaf, and top each chicken breast with 1/6 of the Texas Bean Salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and/or lime wedges if desired.

Samir Achhami
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This Fiesta Grilled Chicken is delicious and flavorful. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the marinade gives it a delicious taste. I served it with a side of grilled vegetables and rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Aaliyah Bhyat
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This Fiesta Grilled Chicken is easy to make. The marinade takes just a few minutes to make, and the chicken cooks in about 15 minutes. I served it with a side of rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Antonio Murphy
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This Fiesta Grilled Chicken is a healthy and delicious recipe. The chicken is grilled, not fried, so it's a healthier option. The marinade is also made with healthy ingredients, like olive oil, lime juice, and spices. I served it with a side of grill


kabita basnet
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I made this Fiesta Grilled Chicken for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken, and I got lots of compliments on the recipe. It's a great recipe to serve for a crowd because it's easy to make and can be cooked ahead of time. I'll


Asif Iquebal
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This Fiesta Grilled Chicken is the perfect recipe for summer grilling. It's easy to make and can be cooked on the grill or in a grill pan. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the marinade gives it a delicious smoky flavor. I served it with a side


Darakhshan Moazzam
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The marinade is what really makes this recipe. It's flavorful and gives the chicken a delicious taste. I marinated the chicken for about 4 hours, but you could marinate it for longer if you have the time. The chicken is also really juicy and tender,


Savannah Swafford
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My kids loved this Fiesta Grilled Chicken! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the marinade gave it a delicious taste. I served it with a side of grilled vegetables, and it was a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family enjoyed.


Korey Mcabee
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This Fiesta Grilled Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The marinade takes just a few minutes to make, and the chicken cooks in about 15 minutes. I served it with a side of rice and beans, and it was a delicious an


Maya Ehab
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I love spicy food, so I added a little extra chili powder and cumin to the marinade. The chicken turned out perfectly! It was nice and spicy, but not too hot. The marinade also gave the chicken a nice smoky flavor. I served it with a side of avocado


Brian Sally
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This was my first time grilling chicken, and it turned out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken was cooked evenly. The marinade gave the chicken a delicious flavor, and I loved the grilled flavor. I'll definitely be making this a


mb Babu
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I made this Fiesta Grilled Chicken for a party, and it was a huge success! The chicken was a hit with everyone, and I got lots of compliments on the recipe. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd because it's easy to make and can be cooked ahead of t


Michelle Kincaid
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this Fiesta Grilled Chicken fits the bill perfectly. The chicken is grilled, not fried, so it's a healthier option. The marinade is also made with healthy ingredients, like olive oil, lime jui


Yanka Atanasova
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I'm always looking for new grilled chicken recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The marinade was easy to make and gave the chicken a delicious flavor. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was moist and juicy. I served it with rice and grilled ve


Taya Mika
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This Fiesta Grilled Chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.


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