Best Grilled Margarita Chicken... Ever!

Name: Best Grilled Margarita Chicken... Ever!
Prep time: 5 h 25 min
Cook time: 5 h 25 min
Total time: 5 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 158 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 Tbsps honey; 237 milliliters light olive oil; 59 milliliters lime juice; 118 milliliters margarita mix; 2 teaspoons onion salt; 59 milliliters orange juice; 2 Tbsps coarse black pepper; 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 3 Tbsps tequila; 3 Tbsps triple sec

Best Grilled Margarita Chicken... Ever! might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 256 calories, 25g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of coarse pepper, garlic powder, tequila, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the tequila you could follow this main course with the Tequila-Lime Sugar Cookies as a dessert. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Instructions

Place cilantro, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt in the bowl of a blender.

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Garlic Powder

Onion Salt

Cilantro

Pepper

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Blender

Bowl

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.

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Margarita Mix

Orange Juice

Lime Juice

Triple Sec

Olive Oil

Tequila

Honey

Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; pour marinade overtop and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 5 hours.

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Chicken Breast

Marinade

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Ziploc Bags

Bowl

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

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Cooking Oil

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Grill

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.

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Marinade

Whole Chicken