Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken

2 teaspoons grated lime zest
¼ cup lime juice          
¼ cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 small jalapeno chili, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken*

Mix all ingredients in shallow glass or plastic dish or ziplock bag. Add 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless *chicken, pork, fish or seafood; turn to coat with marinade. Cover or seal bag and refrigerate at least 30 minutes BUT no longer than 24 hours.

Makes about 2/3 cup marinade.

Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. **Grill meat as desired - sprinkle a little cilantro on top for garnish.

** For Chicken Breast - Flatten each breast to 1/4 inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper.

Yes - You are right there is no Tequila!  But that's what it's called!