Best Grilled Margarita Chicken... Ever! recipe

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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

Nutrition Info

390.1 calories
carbohydrate: 17.7 g
cholesterol: 67.1 mg
fat: 21 g
fiber: 0.9 g
protein: 25.2 g
saturatedFat: 3.3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 681 mg
sugar: 14.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  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.

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

  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.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

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