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Margarita Chicken Recipe

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Marinated in flavors of garlic and lime, this tangy grilled chicken is ready to go whenever the coals are hot! Serve with roasted corn on the cob and lemonade for summer eating at its most relaxed. —Kelly Bruneman, Cedar Park, Texas

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Margarita Chicken Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (10 ounces) frozen non-alcoholic margarita mix, thawed
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the margarita mix, lime juice and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half equals 251 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 230 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 34 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Margarita Chicken in Simple & Delicious June/July 2010, p35

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on May. 15, 2013 by lurky27

These were AMAZING. So delicious. I want some more right now!

~ Theresa

Reviewed on May. 05, 2013 by smabell

This was a great recipe. Although I never make a recipe exactly as it reads. To this one I added fresh cilantro and chopped jalapeno to the marinade. I had to increase the temperature on my grill slightly to get that great char. The chcken was moist and my husband just loved the flavor!! Served it with a tomato, avacado and cucumber salad. Will definitely be making this again.

Reviewed on May. 17, 2012 by pcronk

I was really excited to try this recipe but was very disappointed in how it turned out. The surface of the chicken didn't brown, just turned kind of slimy and the chicken tasted too sweet. Won't be making this one again.

Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2011 by sledchick

Very easy, VERY GOOD, and VERY REFRESHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mmmm Mmmm Good!

Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2011 by LibbiPeach

Another one i was pleasantly surprised by. Very flavorful !

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by justmbeth

This was a very flavorful chicken! Marinade was simple to throw together.

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by ddisher

Yum! Will be making this again.

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by danelleme

Very easy and good. Even the picky husband loved it. Also tried it mixed in with a salad and it was wonderful!

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2010 by muffnette

This was fantastic! so simple to make! i loved how tendy and juicy it was and how it grilled up - i like when it darkens like this and is "glossy" SOOOO GOOD! definitely will be in a regular grilling rotation! Whole family loved it! made it with grilled southwestern potato packets and a fiesta veggie blend... mmmmm

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by cherib

So easy to make and so tasty, too. Definitely a keeper!