Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Asparagus

This recipe is as good for your heart as it is for your tastebuds! Get your grilling gear ready and enjoy this feast with friends or family (makes 4 servings).

Ingredients:

¼ cup tequila or white vinegar
2 tsp. lime zest
½ cup fresh lime juice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. chipotle pepper canned in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tbsp. adobo sauce
1 ½  pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat discarded
 nonstick cooking spray
3 bunches asparagus spears, trimmed
¼ tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper, divided
2 tbsp. canola oil or corn oil

Instructions:

Step 1: In small bowl, stir tequila, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. Pour into large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and seal bag tightly; turn bag to coat. Refrigerate 2-12 hours.

Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly spray grates with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3: In large dish, sprinkle asparagus with salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with oil. Turn
asparagus over to coat.

Step 4: Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade and wipe most of it off chicken. Sprinkle
chicken with remaining pepper.

Step 5: Grill 8-12 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate and cover with
aluminum foil.

Step 6: Place asparagus on grill, facing opposite direction of grates. Grill 7 minutes, or until tender crisp. Serve asparagus with chicken and enjoy!

Source: American Heart Association