Margarita Chicken Breasts Recipes

BEST GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN... EVER!

Steps:

• 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.

MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pour the margarita mix into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, and press out as much of the air as possible before sealing. Marinate 4 to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove chicken from marinade, and discard the marinade. Grill chicken 8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear.

MARGHERITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; top with marinara, basil, tomatoes, artichokes, onions and cheese. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes.

MARGARITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Place the chicken and marinade in large resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out the air and seal. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
• Set up the grill for direct cooking over medium heat and oil grate when ready to start cooking. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Place chicken on hot oiled grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until done.
• INDOOR: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare chicken breasts as directed. Roast chicken breasts in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together lime peel, lime juice, olive oil, tequila, salt and cayenne.
• Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag.
• Pour marinade into bag; seal and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Heat a barbecue grill to medium.
• Remove chicken from bag; pour marinade into a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 1 full minute.
• Grill breasts, skin side down, for 8 to 12 minutes.
• Turn and baste with marinade.
• Continue to grill and baste until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.

MARGARITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. This is important!
• Combine all ingredients in a blender except chicken.
• Pour marinade over chicken and let sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill chicken breasts for 7-8 minutes per side, turning once. Since the thick parts have been flattened, the whole breast should develop a nice, caramelized texture without drying out.
• Remove from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice for fajitas, or serve whole with lime wedges and cilantro.

MARGARITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine margarita mix, lime juice and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

MARGARITA CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preparation Instructions
• In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, tequila, orange juice, jalapeno, chili powder, garlic, pepper and salt.
• Add chicken to your bowl and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
• Grilling Instructions
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill skin-down for 5 minutes, covered, over direct heat.
• Turn and cook, covered, for 10 additional minutes.
• Cover and let rest 5 minutes, then serve.