Margarita Chicken

Name: Margarita Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 can (12 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic margarita mix, thawed; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

Marinated in flavors of garlic and lime, this tangy margarita chicken is ready to go whenever the coals are hot! Serve with roasted corn on the cob and lemonade.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:01:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories274.1 kcal (14%)

Total Fat4.5 g (6%)

Carbs19.5 g (8%)

Sugars15.8 g (18%)

Protein38.5 g (77%)

Sodium222.5 mg (11%)

Fiber0.1 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 x 12 ouncesmargarita mix

can, frozen, nonalcoholic, thawed

3 tablespoonslime juice

3garlic cloves

minced

4 x 6 ouncesboneless skinless chicken breast halves

¼ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonpepper

Instructions

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, combine margarita mix, lime juice and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate, 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.

Step 2

2. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) until a thermometer reads 165°; 5-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Notes

0 liked

0 disliked

There are no notes yet. Be the first to share your experience!