Best 7 Margarita Grilled Chicken Recipes

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Margarita grilled chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or potluck. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of tequila, lime juice, and spices, then grilled until cooked through. The result is a juicy and tender chicken with a slightly tangy and sweet flavor. This article will provide you with a detailed recipe for margarita grilled chicken, as well as some tips and tricks for making the best possible dish.

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CHILI'S MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE



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This is delicious and easy! I like to make this on the weekends beause I can marinate the Chicken while I am busy doing other things. Serve with rice and black beans for a quick weekend meal, much cheaper than going out to eat too!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup liquid margarita mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Pour margarita mix over chicken breasts, and marinate for 2 hours in refrigerator.
  • When ready to prepare, drain and dust chicken breasts with black pepper.
  • Grill on an outside grill (or George Foreman works) 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • If you do not have a grill use an iron skillet. Bring to medium high temperature and spray skillet with an oil coating. Braise the chicken breasts until done on each side. Place chicken breasts atop Black Beans.
  • Serve with a serving of your favorite Mexican rice and Pico de Gallo.

CHILI'S MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN AND BELINDA'S MEXICAN RICE



Chili's Margarita Grilled Chicken and Belinda's Mexican Rice image

I started with a copycat recipe, added more of my favorite (garlic salt) ingredient, and then made this for my son, as well as for my co-worker, who had just had a baby. Everyone's comment: "Wow! That was really tender, tasty chicken!" (I didn't tell them how incredibly easy it was!) I served it with my Mexican rice (another favorite)and black beans.

Provided by Belinda in Austin

Categories     White Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup margarita mix
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon minced garlic
garlic salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup salsa
cumin, to taste
garlic salt, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken in margarita mix, tequila, and garlic in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight. (I soaked it overnight, and it was really flavorful.).
  • Remove chicken from marinade, and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Preheat George Foreman or gas grill. Cook chicken just until cooked through (just until juices run clear-don't overcook, or it won't be as juicy).
  • Serve with Mexican rice and black beans.
  • Mexican Rice:.
  • Cook rice in 1 tablespoon oil, until lightly browned.
  • Add chicken broth, salsa, cumin, and garlic salt; cover pan and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 610.9, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 31.1

MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN



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This is the most wonderful, best ever grilled chicken! Makes great cold sandwiches, too!

Provided by Verla

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups bottled margarita mix

Steps:

  • Pour the margarita mix into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, and press out as much of the air as possible before sealing. Marinate 4 to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove chicken from marinade, and discard the marinade. Grill chicken 8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 124.5 mg, Sugar 12 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.

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN SALAD



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In the mood for a little olé? Strawberries, mango, avocado, cilantro and an alcohol-free margarita dressing blend with tender sliced chicken breasts and fresh greens for a simple Southwest-style salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup frozen (thawed) nonalcoholic margarita mix
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)
6 cups bite-size pieces assorted salad greens
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 medium mango, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. To make dressing, in small bowl, stir margarita mix, oil and vinegar with wire whisk until well blended. Measure 1/4 cup dressing for basting chicken; reserve remaining dressing for serving.
  • Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing occasionally with 1/4 cup dressing, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  • Cut chicken into slices. In large bowl, toss salad greens, chicken and strawberries; divide among 4 plates. Arrange mango and avocado around each salad. Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with reserved dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

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

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN SALAD



Grilled Margarita Chicken Salad image

In the mood for a little olé? Strawberries, mango, avocado, cilantro and an alcohol-free margarita dressing blend with tender sliced chicken breasts and fresh greens for a simple Southwest-style salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup frozen (thawed) nonalcoholic margarita mix
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)
6 cups bite-size pieces assorted salad greens
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 medium mango, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. To make dressing, in small bowl, stir margarita mix, oil and vinegar with wire whisk until well blended. Measure 1/4 cup dressing for basting chicken; reserve remaining dressing for serving.
  • Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing occasionally with 1/4 cup dressing, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  • Cut chicken into slices. In large bowl, toss salad greens, chicken and strawberries; divide among 4 plates. Arrange mango and avocado around each salad. Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with reserved dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat before cooking the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

Margarita grilled chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The marinade infuses the chicken with a tangy, citrusy flavor, and the grilling gives it a slightly smoky flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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