Zesty Margarita Chicken With Tequila Lime Marinade Delight
Delight in the flavors of Zesty Margarita Chicken with a Tequila Lime Marinade for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Marinating Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 320 kcal
grill
Mixing Bowl
Ziploc Bag
meat thermometer
plastic wrap
Marinade
- ½ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup tequila optional
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey for non-vegan option
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for juiciness
Making the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, orange juice, tequila, olive oil, agave nectar (or honey), minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well-blended and aromatic.
Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Gently pound them to an even thickness of about ¾ inch.
Add the chicken to the marinade mixture in a Ziploc bag. Seal the bag and gently shake to coat the chicken evenly. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, but for the best flavor, aim for 4 hours.
Before cooking, take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes. Pat it dry lightly with a paper towel.
Heat your grill or pan to medium-high. Brush the chicken lightly with olive oil, then grill or sauté for 4-5 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent it with foil for 3-5 minutes. Once rested, slice and serve!
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Breast Recipes, easy chicken recipes, Grilled Chicken, Marinated Chicken, Tequila Lime Marinade, Zesty Margarita Chicken