Best 7 Margarita Chicken Skewers Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with succulent and flavorful "Margarita Chicken Skewers," a delectable dish that combines the tangy zest of margaritas with tender, juicy chicken. This tantalizing recipe promises an unforgettable culinary experience, featuring a burst of citrusy flavors from lime, orange, and tequila, perfectly complementing the savory grilled chicken. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or craving a zesty weeknight dinner, this article will guide you in creating the ultimate margarita chicken skewers, guaranteed to be a hit with every bite.

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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.

MARGARITA BEEF SKEWERS



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These skewers are quick and easy to make and taste terrific. With tender top sirloin, you don't need to marinate a long time to tenderize the meat, just long enough to impart the flavors of the citrus and garlic marinade. Serve over rice.

Provided by chellebelle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup margarita mix
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
8 metal skewers, or bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
16 mushrooms, stems trimmed
1 onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large red or green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine margarita mix, salt, sugar, garlic, and vegetable oil in a bowl or resealable plastic bag. Toss sirloin cubes in marinade and marinate at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill for medium heat.
  • Assemble skewers, alternating meat with mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. Brush skewers with marinade, then discard the remaining marinade. Grill skewers to desired doneness, about 10 minutes total for medium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 403.1 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

MARGARITA CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Quesadillas have never tasted so good as when they are filled with slightly sweet onions and peppers and topped with lime butter and salt, the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This version is the perfect recipe for a summer party-or a great way to bring a little bit of summer into the cold winter months. -Stephanie Bright, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 16 wedges.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
3/4 cup thawed frozen limeade concentrate
1 large onion, sliced
1 medium sweet orange pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large bowl. Add limeade concentrate and toss to coat. Cover bowl; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion and sweet peppers in oil until tender; season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside; wipe out skillet. Drain chicken and discard marinade., Grill chicken, covered, on a greased rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cut chicken into 1/4-in. strips; set aside. On half of each tortilla, layer Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, pepper mixture and cheddar cheese; fold over. Combine butter and lime juice; brush over tortillas., In same skillet used to cook vegetables, cook quesadillas over medium heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side. Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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 QUESADILLAS



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Margarita mix makes the chicken in these baked quesadillas fantastic! Cut into quarters to serve.

Provided by SYLVERWARE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup bottled margarita mix
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir margarita mix, lemon juice, lime juice, and garlic powder together in a large bowl.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess oil from chicken. Pour margarita mixture into the skillet with chicken; simmer until most of margarita mixture is evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer and drain chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Layer 4 tortillas with chicken, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese; top with remaining 4 tortillas. Place the prepared quesadillas, 1 or 2 at a time, on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining quesadillas; cut into quarters to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 calories, Carbohydrate 87.3 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1287.3 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN KABOBS



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No need to card the party-goers. These Grilled Margarita Chicken Kabobs get their flavor from a zesty lime vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
2 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into thin wedges
16 jalapeño peppers
1 lime, halved

Steps:

  • Mix dressings in medium bowl until blended. Combine chicken and half the dressing mixture. Refrigerate 20 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining dressing mixture until ready to use.
  • Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken and onions alternately onto 16 skewers; thread 1 pepper onto each skewer.
  • Grill 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining dressing mix for the last 5 min. Meanwhile, place lime, cut sides down, on grill grate next to kabobs; grill until heated through.
  • Place kabobs on plate. Squeeze lime halves over kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN



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This marinade has all the ingredients of a margarita! Marinate the chicken breasts for an hour (not much longer, or the lime juice will start to cook the chicken) and then grill over medium-hot coals. Servings are based on the number of chicken pieces. If you have hearty eaters, this will not serve 8! Delicious!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons triple sec
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 chicken breasts, skinned and boned
4 chicken thighs, skinned and boned

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, lime juice, tequila, cilantro, triple sec, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking until blended. Pour into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan. Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 10 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done, turning and basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut chicken breasts or thighs.
  • If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
  • Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for your skewers, such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Don't overcrowd the skewers, or the chicken and vegetables won't cook evenly.
  • Brush the skewers with olive oil or melted butter before grilling to help them brown and prevent them from sticking.
  • Cook the skewers over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve the skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce, chimichurri sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Margarita chicken skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are perfect for a summer cookout, a party appetizer, or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give margarita chicken skewers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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