Best Grilled Margarita Chicken Ever

Chicken Breast - BBQ and Grilling

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5hrs

Total: 5hrs25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Best Grilled Margarita Chicken Ever

Ingredients

⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons coarse black pepper

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion salt

½ cup margarita mix

¼ cup lime juice

¼ cup orange juice

3 tablespoons tequila

3 tablespoons triple sec

2 tablespoons honey

1 cup light olive oil

6 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Place cilantro pepper garlic powder and onion salt in the bowl of a blender. Pour in margarita mix lime juice orange juice tequila triple sec and honey. Puree on high speed until smooth then reduce speed to medium-low and slowly add the olive oil; blend until creamy. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; pour marinade overtop and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 5 hours.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 3

Remove chicken from the marinade shake off excess and discard remaining marinade. Grill the chicken until tender and juices run clear approximately 7 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Best Grilled Margarita Chicken Ever

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 390.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.2g 50%

Carbohydrates: 17.7g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 14.3g

Fat: 21g 32%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 17%

Cholesterol: 67.1mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 393.7IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.8mg 122%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 10.3mg 17%

Folate: 11.2mcg 3%

Calcium: 30.2mg 3%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 32mg 11%

Potassium: 306.5mg 9%

Sodium: 681mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 188.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.