Tequila-Orange Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Tequila-Orange Chicken Breasts
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Directions:

  1. To make the marinade: combine all the marinade ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
  2. Rinse the chicken breast under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place chicken in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; pour in the marinade.
  4. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
  5. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade; place in a bowl, and refrigerate 2-4 hours, turning every now and then.
  6. Remove the chicken from the bag and reserve the marinade.
  7. Pour the marinade into a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat; boil for 1 minute.
  8. Grill the chicken breasts, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat, for 8-12 minutes or until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, turning and basting with the marinade once halfway through grilling time; serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 164.16 Kcal (687 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.78g 18%
Cholesterol 24.95mg 8%
Sodium 962.39mg 40%
Potassium 161.77mg 3%
Total Carbs 7.16g 2%
Sugars 2.56g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 2%
Protein 6.75g 14%
Vitamin C 18.6mg 31%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 18.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.36 Kcal (864 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.8g 18%
Cholesterol 31.36mg 8%
Sodium 1209.77mg 40%
Potassium 203.36mg 3%
Total Carbs 9g 2%
Sugars 3.22g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 2%
Protein 8.49g 14%
Vitamin C 23.4mg 31%
Iron 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 22.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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