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Margarita Grilled Chicken breasts with corn in front of them.
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Margarita Grilled Chicken

Margarita Grilled Chicken is marinated in fresh orange and lime juice, tequila, honey, cilantro, and a delicious spice blend. It’s juicy, flavorful, and so easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: grilled chicken, grilled chicken breasts, margarita chicken, margarita grilled chicken, tequila chicken
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl or glass measuring cup. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to a resealable bag. Pour in the marinade and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge. Preheat your grill to 400° F. Clean and oil the grill grates then add the chicken to them. Grill for 6-8 minutes then flip the chicken over and grill until the internal temperature reaches 165° F. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting it.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 118mg | Sugar: 4g