Citrusy Chicken With Tequila And Rice Salad

Citrusy Chicken With Tequila And Rice Salad


1. Prepare the marinade in a large resealable plastic bag; combine orange juice, lime juice, tequila, canola oil, salt and pepper.

2. Add chicken and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours, up to overnight.

3. Heat a grill to medium high heat, preparing for direct and indirect grilling.

4. Remove chicken from marinade and boil for 1 minute and reserve.

5. Grill chicken, over direct heat, for 5 minutes per side; transfer to indirect side and continue grilling, basting every 5 minutes, until cooked through (internal temperature 160 degrees F), about 20 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk olive oil, 3 tablespoons of the boiled marinade, and salt.

7. Stir in rice, peppers, green onions, and cilantro.

8. Serve salad, at room temperature, with the chicken.

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