Grilled Margarita Chicken Recipe
With tangy, fresh lime juice, and smoky grilling, this chicken has the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor.
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 black 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.
Notes
No grill? No problem! Use a grill pan or skillet on the stove to sear each side of the chicken, then finish it off in the oven at 350 degrees until it comes to temp.
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
