Ingredients
2
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1
green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
2
cloves garlic, chopped
1
tablespoon sugar
1/4
teaspoon onion powder
1/2
teaspoons ground cumin
1/4
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4
teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Salt to taste
1/4
cup tequila
3
tablespoons olive oil
1
to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 medium)
1
teaspoon soy sauce
1
lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded; about 8 tenders)
2
tablespoons honey
1
tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Additional chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
In large bowl, mix all chicken ingredients except chicken tenders. Add chicken; toss gently to mix. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to marinate.
Heat gas or charcoal grill.
When grill is heated, remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned and no longer pink in center.
Before serving, drizzle chicken with 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and additional chopped cilantro.
