Margarita Grilled Chicken (Best Ever) + Video

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Margarita Grilled Chicken has the fantastic flavor of tequila cooked into the chicken with subtle hints of sweetness and a little kick from the jalapeno. The gang is all here in this flavor profile. Tequila, lime, and orange all come together to create the best ever Margarita Chicken. This is one recipe you have to try!

grilled margarita chicken

After nearly a year of enjoying some of our favorite grilled chicken recipes and trying several others, we decided we had to share this one with you again.

Truly in our top 2 favorite grilled chicken recipes.  Definitely the best margarita chicken ever.

I have tried the recipes that called for margarita mix. THIS.IS.THE.BEST.

grilled chicken on plate with lime slices and jalapenos

Margarita Grilled Chicken

The fantastic flavor of tequila cooked right into the chicken with subtle hints of sweetness from the agave, it is a recognizable touch and one that I recommend.

And, a little kick from the jalapeno adds the perfect heat to this favorful chicken.

grilled chicken breast

The gang is all here in this flavor profile.  Tequila, lime and orange all come together to create the best ever Margarita Chicken.  This is one recipe you have to try!

Helpful Tips to make The Best Ever Grilled Margarita Chicken with Marinade:

  • You can also cook this in the oven.  Preheat oven to 350 degree F.  Pour off 1/2 of marinade, add the chicken and remaining marinade to a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 45-60 minutes, until cooked through.
plate of grilled margarita chicken


What you will need to make The Best Ever Grilled Margarita Chicken with Marinade:

Enjoy!

With love from our simple kitchen to yours. 

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grille margarita chicken breasts on plate

Check out more of our favorite grilled chicken recipes:

Rosemary Lemon Grilled Chicken

Bacon Bourbon Barbeque Chicken Kabobs

Garlic Beer Marinade Grilled Chicken 


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Margarita Grilled Chicken (BEST EVER) + Video

Donna Elick
Best Ever Grilled Margarita Chicken has the fantastic flavor of tequila cooked into the chicken with subtle hints of sweetness from the agave and a little kick from the jalapeno. The gang is all here in this flavor profile. Tequila, lime and orange all come together to create the best ever Margarita Chicken. This is one recipe you have to try!
5 stars from 1 review
Tried this recipe?Please comment and review!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Method Grill
Servings 6 – 8

Ingredients
 

  • 3-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, washed and trimmed
  • zest of 1 lime, about 1 tablespoon
  • juice of 3 limes, about ½ cup
  • juice of 1 orange, about ¼ cup
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (seeded and deveined to reduce heat)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 ounces Cuervo Gold tequila
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in a resealable gallon size plastic bag. Set aside.
  • Combine all ingredients, except chicken, in a small bowl or measuring cup. Whisk to combine. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 3-24 hours. Turn chicken occasionally.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Place chicken on the counter to take the chill off, about 30 minutes.
  • Grill chicken about 4-5 minutes on each side, turning half way to get great grill marks.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Video

Donna’s Notes

You can also cook this in the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Pour off 1/2 of marinade, add the chicken and remaining marinade to a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 45-60 minutes, until cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 346cal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 653mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.

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26 Comments

  1. Yum! What a great grilled chicken recipe! Can't wait to fire up the grill for this one! Pinning! Thanks for all the great shares…love you on FB, now following you here and on Pinterest!

  2. HOLY CRAP how big was that jalapeno you used? Those rings are almost as big as the limes! I mean, the recipe sounds great but that chile is HUGE.

    1. Believe that jalapeño slice in the photos is a picturesque garnish, not a listed ingredient. The ingredient is minced or chopped. Eat or set aside the large slice according to you Scoville tolerance. 🙂

  3. Mmmmmm I am so going to try the Margarita Chicken. My mouth is salivating already. Your recipes are so fantastic. Thank you!! 🙂

  4. Have to have to have to try this! Chicken breasts are on sale at Kroger this week, and this will be one of the first recipes that I try with them next weekend. 🙂

  5. This is the best "natural" recipe – no margarita mix – I don't use mix for my margaritas and I certainly won't use it on my chicken. Thanks for sharing! I also used this for wings and they were fabulous too!

    1. Yay! That makes me so happy. We prefer margaritas from scratch too. I am so happy that you loved these and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the wing idea. I am going to give that a try! Thanks for stopping by.

  6. Can't wait to try this recipe! I don't want to purchase Tequila for 2oz. Is there a substitute that would taste close? Thank you so much!

  7. I have read from some blogs that chicken marinated in lime juice for more than an hour or 2 can be very chewy and soggy. Have you had any experiene with that? Thank you for your reply.

    1. I have not had that experience. I have marinated in citrus overnight with good results. I have also marinated and gotten that effect you are speaking of. This one has a nice balance with the other ingredients in the marinade. If you are concerned marinate for 2 hours and proceed with recipe. Enjoy and let us know how it goes.

    1. You can purchase small bottles of tequila and other liquors at most liquor stores. They are the size you would find on an airplane.

    1. I don't see honey mentioned at all for this recipe. Thy3e agave I am referring to is one of the flavors from the tequila. Hope that helps!

  8. I make this a lot but I use a blender to mix the ingredients and then marinate the chicken, best to marinate for 12+ hours.

  9. I want to try your recipe but I’m concerned how spice it will be with the jalapeños, I’m making your recipe for my grandchildren please help me, I’ll love to try it thanks

  10. 5 stars
    I love this recipe, and like to add more jalapenos for added heat. I make this at least once a week because it’s so good.

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