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Margarita Chicken With Tequila Lime Marinade

My Margarita chicken features juicy grilled chicken in a bright tequila lime and orange marinade. It is super flavor and only requires around 15 minutes of active time.
Course Main
Cuisine Tex Mex
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 175kcal
Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts ~2 Pounds
  • 4 Limes Juiced
  • Lime Zest From One Lime
  • 2 Oranges Juiced
  • Orange Zest From One Orange
  • ¼ Cup Tequila Optional
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1.5 Tablespoon Agave Nectar Or Honey
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste
  • Olive Oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients except chicken. Pour into Ziploc bag.
  • Pound chicken to even thickness (~¾ inch) if needed in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Add chicken and marinate for 1-4 hours.
  • Allow chicken to come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Pat dry and then brush with olive oil. Grill or saute for 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach 160 degrees.
  • Remove from grill and place on a plate tented with foil as the temp. will continue to rise. Rest 3-5 minutes and then slice.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg