Margarita Chicken Recipe
Get festive with tequila — without the hangover!
A tart/sweet marinade infuses plain chicken breasts with a tangy citrus flavor with an extra kick. (Don’t worry, most of the alcohol evaporates during cooking.)
Margarita Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 146 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. tequila
- 1/2 cup 100% natural orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz.)
- 1 dash sea salt
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Combine tequila, orange juice, lime juice, onion, and garlic in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
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Place chicken in glass dish. Pour marinade over; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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Preheat grill or broiler on high.
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Remove chicken from marinade. Season with salt and cayenne. Discard marinade.
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Grill or broil chicken for five minutes on each side, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
Container Equivalents
1 Red
2B Mindset Plate It!
Serve with veggies and an FFC at lunch or veggies for dinner.