Margarita Chicken II

Margarita Chicken II brings the party to the dinner table with bold Tex-Mex flair. Marinated in a tangy mix of tequila, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and spices, this chicken grills or sears to perfection with a slightly charred edge and juicy interior. Whether cooked over an open flame or in a hot skillet, it’s a festive, flavorful favorite that pairs beautifully with rice, beans, or a fresh corn salsa.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: dinner, grilled, main dish

Cuisine: southern America

Calories: 552

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

½ teaspoon lime zest
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons gold tequila
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
4 10 inch flour tortillas, warmed
1 tomato cut into 8 wedges
1 avocado - pitted peeled, and cubed
1 lime cut into 8 wedges

Equipment

Tongs
Meat thermometer
Zester or microplane
Mixing bowl or resealable bag
Grill or skillet (cast iron preferred)

Method

Preheat oven to Broil.
Combine the lime zest, lime juice, tequila, honey, oil, cornstarch, garlic salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, to thicken the sauce.
Broil chicken breasts for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through (no longer pink inside). Baste with prepared sauce for last 5 minutes of cooking time.
To serve, arrange a folded tortilla on each of 4 plates; add a chicken breast, 2 tomato wedges and some avocado chunks. Drizzle chicken with remaining sauce and garnish with 2 lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 35gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 793mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 4mg

Notes

A zesty twist on grilled chicken, infused with bold citrus and a splash of tequila.

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