Grilled Margarita Chicken Recipe
Take your party with to the grill with this tender juicy margarita chicken with just a hint of garlic and lime!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 341kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounce can frozen nonalcoholic margarita mix thawed
- 1 fresh lime zested and juice
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Zest the lime and mince the garlic.
- Combine the marinade ingredients, the margarita mix, juice, and zest of the lime and garlic in a large ziploc bag. Mix to combine. Remove a ½ cup of the marinade, set aside for later.
- Add the chicken breasts and seal the bag. Place the bag in a dish (just in case it leaks!) Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- When you're ready to grill, heat the grill to 350 degrees.
- Remove the chicken from the bag, shaking off excess marinade. Discard used marinade. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Grill, covered, 5-7 minutes on each side, frequently basting with reserved marinade. (Grilling time will vary based on the thickness of the chicken.)
- Chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer reads 165°. Remove from grill, rest on a clean plate covered with foil for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve garnished with lime wedges and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 865mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg