How to Make Margarita Chicken II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a new twist on grilled chicken? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Margarita Chicken II. Inspired by the classic cocktail, this chicken dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for a summer cookout or weeknight dinner. The combination of zesty lime, sweet orange, and tequila creates a marinade that will take your taste buds on a trip to the tropics.

Not only is this Margarita Chicken II recipe easy to make, but it also requires just a handful of simple ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons gold tequila
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 tomato, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 avocado - pitted, peeled, and cubed
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to Broil.
  • Combine the lime zest, lime juice, tequila, honey, oil, cornstarch, garlic salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, to thicken the sauce.
  • Broil chicken breasts for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through (no longer pink inside). Baste with prepared sauce for last 5 minutes of cooking time.
  • To serve, arrange a folded tortilla on each of 4 plates; add a chicken breast, 2 tomato wedges and some avocado chunks. Drizzle chicken with remaining sauce and garnish with 2 lime wedges.
  • Nutrition

    552 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 793mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 129mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 776mg