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Margarita Chicken

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Time :2 hours 20 minutes
Yield :4 servings
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Juicy grilled chicken breasts with smoky char lines, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on a white plate for delicious and healthy meal inspiration.

The Scoop

Who says margarita night has to involve a glass?
This one puts all the best parts of the classic cocktail -bright lime, a little sweetness, and plenty of summer attitude- straight onto the grill.
The chicken comes out juicy, tangy, and garlicky with just enough smoky char to make you want to eat dinner outside.
Hack it:
Bring the orange: Add a splash of orange juice and a little orange zest to the marinade for a more classic margarita-style citrus flavor.
Swap the protein: Try the marinade with shrimp, pork tenderloin, chicken thighs, or even firm tofu.
Build a taco night: Slice the grilled chicken and tuck it into warm tortillas with avocado, cabbage, pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime.
Leftovers: 
Margarita Chicken Tacos: Slice the chicken and pile it into tortillas with avocado, cabbage, salsa, and fresh lime.
Citrus Chicken Bowls: Layer chopped chicken over rice with black beans, corn, avocado, and mango salsa.
Grilled Chicken Salad: Toss sliced leftovers with greens, cucumber, avocado, tomatoes, and a sharp lime vinaigrette.
Margarita Chicken Quesadillas: Sandwich chopped chicken between tortillas with Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese, then grill until crisp and melty.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (10-ounce) can frozen nonalcoholic margarita mix, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 (6-ounce) chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the margarita mix, lime juice, and garlic.
  • Pour 1 cup of the marinade into a shallow dish, reserving the rest.
  • Add the chicken to the shallow dish, turning them to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate the chicken and the reserved marinade separately for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
  • Oil the grill racks.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  • Drain the chicken, discarding the marinade it was in and keeping the reserved marinade.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken on the grill, covered, and cook until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
  • While the chicken cooks, baste frequently with the reserved marinade.
  • Serve hot.
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