Best Grilled Margarita Chicken... Ever!

Best Grilled Margarita Chicken... Ever!

Recipe by CHEFBIGB from allrecipes.com

Dinner 5 Hr. 25 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 0.66666668653488 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 0.5 cup margarita mix
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 0.25 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 3 tablespoons triple sec
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup light olive oil
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Instructions

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

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 390
  • Carbohydrate: 18g
  • Fat: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Sugar: 14g

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