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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Additional Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Chicken + Poultry
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: grilled chicken, grilled chicken breasts, margarita chicken, margarita grilled chicken, tequila chicken
Servings: 4 -5 servings
- 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
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.
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 118mg | Sugar: 4g