Easy Margarita Chicken

Cook Time
30 mins
Calories
398
Serving Size
4
Carbs
16.3
Fat
21.5
Protein
25.6
Easy Margarita Chicken

description

Not sure what to drink with it... ;)

ingredients

  • 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 1/2 cup margarita mix
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 3 tablespoons triple sec
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup light olive oil
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Guacamole (for serving if you like) - Good recipe HERE

directions

  1. Place cilantro, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt in the bowl of a blender. Pour in margarita mix, lime juice, orange juice, tequila, triple sec, and honey. Puree on high speed until smooth, then reduce speed to medium-low, and slowly add the olive oil; blend until creamy.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; pour marinade over the top and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 5 hours.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  4. Remove chicken from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Grill the chicken until tender and juices run clear, approximately 7 minutes per side.

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Easy Margarita Chicken

Description

Not sure what to drink with it... ;)

Details

Cooking Time: 30
Recipes Makes: 4
Calories: 398
Carbs: 16.3
Fat: 21.5
Protein: 25.6

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 1/2 cup margarita mix
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 3 tablespoons triple sec
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup light olive oil
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Guacamole (for serving if you like) - Good recipe HERE

Directions

  1. Place cilantro, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt in the bowl of a blender. Pour in margarita mix, lime juice, orange juice, tequila, triple sec, and honey. Puree on high speed until smooth, then reduce speed to medium-low, and slowly add the olive oil; blend until creamy.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; pour marinade over the top and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 5 hours.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  4. Remove chicken from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Grill the chicken until tender and juices run clear, approximately 7 minutes per side.

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