Best Ever Grilled Margarita Chicken Recipe + Video
Margarita Chicken has all the fantastic flavor of the popular cocktail cooked right into the chicken, plus a kick from jalapeno peppers.
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
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 9x13 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