Best 10 Margarita Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Margarita chicken breasts is a delightful dish that combines the tangy flavors of margarita with the tender, juicy texture of chicken. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this recipe is sure to please. With its zesty lime and tequila marinade, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the tropics with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN... EVER!



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You've tried the rest now try the best!

Provided by CHEFBIGB

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 5h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion salt
½ cup margarita mix
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons tequila
3 tablespoons triple sec
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup light olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Place cilantro, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt in the bowl of a blender. 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. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; pour marinade overtop and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 5 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 681 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

MARGARITA CHICKEN



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 can (10 ounces) frozen margarita mix (recommended: Bacardi), thawed
2/3 cup tequila
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chicken seasoning (recommended: McCormick's Grill Mates)

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Place the chicken and marinade in large resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out the air and seal. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Set up the grill for direct cooking over medium heat and oil grate when ready to start cooking. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Place chicken on hot oiled grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until done.
  • INDOOR: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare chicken breasts as directed. Roast chicken breasts in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

RED ROCKER MARGARITA CHICKEN



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 jalapenos, thinly sliced rounds
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
4 tablespoons tequila (recommended: Cabo Wabo Reposado)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 red bell peppers, roasted, skinned, seeded, julienne
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 cups canola oil
4 Kaiser rolls
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 green cabbage, thinly sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces provolone cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl add jalapenos, cilantro, tequila, garlic, red chili flakes, cumin, oregano, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken breasts and red bell peppers to resealable gallon bag and pour in marinade. Let marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.
  • Heat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade, and add chicken to the grill.
  • In a small mixing bowl add flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the granulated garlic.
  • Heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove bell peppers from marinade and dredge in flour and fry until crispy. When done drain on paper towels.
  • Cook chicken thoroughly on both sides, remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes Remove chicken from the bone and thinly slice or shred.
  • Lightly toast rolls. Spread mayonnaise evenly among the rolls and then stack evenly with the cabbage, onion, chicken breast, fried peppers, and top with cheese.

MARGHERITA CHICKEN



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Fresh basil gets all the respect in this super supper-even forks will stand at attention when it hits the table. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup marinara sauce
16 fresh basil leaves
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; top with marinara, basil, tomatoes, artichokes, onions and cheese. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARGARITA CHICKEN I



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A tangy tasty treat everyone will love. You will not be able to get enough and will be surprised at how easy it is.

Provided by LORRI SABATA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups prepared margarita cocktail
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic powder
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a large skillet combine the margarita mix, lemon juice, lime juice and garlic powder. Mix together, then add chicken. Simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until margarita mix has become a light glaze and chicken is cooked through (no longer pink inside).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

MARGARITA CHICKEN



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Marinated in flavors of garlic and lime, this tangy margarita chicken is ready to go whenever the coals are hot! Serve with roasted corn on the cob and lemonade. -Kelly Bruneman, Cedar Park, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (12 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic 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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine margarita mix, lime juice and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARGARITA CHICKEN BREASTS



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This recipe is for 2 chicken breasts, but you can increase the marinade ingredients as you increase the amount of chicken. Got this recipe from a co-worker.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup bottled margarita mix
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons lime juice, bottled or fresh
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • put all ingredients, except chicken breasts in a plastic bag with a zipper top, mix well.
  • Add chicken and marinate for at least 1/2 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Take chicken out of marinade and let sit while you take marinade and bring to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Put chicken on grill for 5 minutes on each side, brush frequently with cooked marinade.
  • You can also broil the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 427.9, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 25.2

MARGARITA CHICKEN BREASTS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

FOR THE MARINADE:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tequila
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts halves (with skin), about 6 ounces each

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a medium bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Remove the breasts from the bag and reserve the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and boil for 1 full minute. Grill the breasts, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 12 minutes, turning and basting with the marinade once halfway through grilling time. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MARGARITA CHICKEN BREASTS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

FOR THE MARINADE:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tequila
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts halves (with skin), about 6 ounces each

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a medium bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Remove the breasts from the bag and reserve the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and boil for 1 full minute. Grill the breasts, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 12 minutes, turning and basting with the marinade once halfway through grilling time. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN BREASTS



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This is a taste sensation and great grilling recipe. My sister served this at a family cookout. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and clamored for the recipe. (Plan ahead, needs to marinade)

Provided by shelbyrose

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tequila
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless chicken breast halves (WITH SKIN)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lime peel, lime juice, olive oil, tequila, salt and cayenne.
  • Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Pour marinade into bag; seal and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • Heat a barbecue grill to medium.
  • Remove chicken from bag; pour marinade into a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 1 full minute.
  • Grill breasts, skin side down, for 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Turn and baste with marinade.
  • Continue to grill and baste until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 82.3, Sodium 506.2, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 29.3

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts: This will make the cooking process quicker and easier.
  • Tenderize the chicken breasts: Pounding the chicken breasts with a meat mallet or rolling pin will help to tenderize them and make them more flavorful.
  • Marinate the chicken breasts: Marinating the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and chili powder will help to infuse them with flavor.
  • Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat: Cooking the chicken breasts over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out.
  • Do not overcook the chicken breasts: Overcooked chicken breasts will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken breasts until they are just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chicken breasts immediately: Serve the chicken breasts immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

Margarita chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful mixture of lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur, then grilled or baked until cooked through. The result is a tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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