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Margarita Grilled Chicken Recipe

David Dial
Margarita Grilled Chicken takes all the flavors of your favorite cocktail and turns them just a little bit savory. Hello, dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 1 chicken breast
Calories 207 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1/4 cup Tequila
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice divided (approximately 6-8 limes total)
  • 1/4 cup Boiling Water
  • 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Pierce each chicken breast several times with a fork. Place the chicken in a large glass baking dish or re-sealable plastic bag.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the tequila, 1/2 cup of lime juice, water and agave; stir well and set aside.
  • Using an immersion blender or small food processor, blend the remaining 1/4 cup of lime juice, garlic cloves, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth. Transfer the cilantro puree to the bowl with the tequila; stir until well combined.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight (minimum 6 hours).
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and discard excess marinade.
  • Grill chicken until done, flipping only once. (This should take approximately 6-7 minutes per side.)

Notes

  • If you don’t happen to have agave syrup, you can substitute 2 tablespoons of honey or 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 27gFat: 1gSodium: 225mgSugar: 8g
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Breasts, Dinners, Grilled, Limes, Summer
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