Grilled Margarita Chicken Breasts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tequila
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless chicken breast halves (WITH SKIN)

Preparation

In a medium bowl, whisk together lime peel, lime juice, olive oil, tequila, salt and cayenne.
Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag.
Pour marinade into bag; seal and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
Heat a barbecue grill to medium.
Remove chicken from bag; pour marinade into a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil and boil for 1 full minute.
Grill breasts, skin side down, for 8 to 12 minutes.
Turn and baste with marinade.
Continue to grill and baste until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.