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This Margarita Chicken starts with a simple marinade and is grilled OR cooked stove top making it the perfect easy dinner idea! Great over rice or shredded in tacos.
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We are always on the hunt for super easy dinner ideas. This chicken, while it has a long list of ingredients, is as easy as it comes.
The hardest part about making this chicken recipe is combining the ingredients for the marinade and giving it a good stir.
The flavors mimic a margarita and give the chicken the most incredibly flavor. Top things off with some fresh pico and a squeeze of lime for the ultimate grilled or baked chicken!
How to make margarita marinade:
- Combine olive oil, cilantro, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, liquid margarita mix, lime juice, orange juice, tequila, triple sec, garlic, and apricot preserves in a large zip top bag. Mix to combine.
- Add 2-4 chicken breasts to the bag. Seal and lay flat in the refrigerator.
- Let sit 4-24 hours before cooking.
Margarita Chicken ingredients:
- Margarita marinade (see above)
- Chicken breast
How to grill margarita chicken:
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
How to cook margarita chicken on the stove:
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron or oven safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 2 minutes on each side or until just browned.
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Transfer to the oven and cook 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Margarita Chicken
This Margarita Chicken starts with a simple marinade and is grilled OR cooked stove top making it the perfect easy dinner idea! Great over rice or shredded in tacos.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Pompeian Olive Oil divided
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup margarita mix
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
- 4 Chicken Breast Halves
Instructions
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Combine the first 12 ingredients (1/2 cup olive oil) in a large Ziploc bag. Add your chicken breasts, seal closed, and refrigerate at least 4 hours but ideally 24 hours.
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron or oven safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 2 minutes on each side or until just browned.
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Transfer to the oven and cook 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Amy says
Oh wow! That sounds like the perfect summer meal!! Definitely going to have to try this one!
Lauren says
I am loving this recipe – definitely saving to make ASAP!
Kirsten says
This looks delicious and still healthy! I may have to try this when I’m back at school
Maggie Unzueta says
Yum! This chicken looks delicious. Love Pompeian. 🙂
Bella says
Wow does this ever look good, I love chicken I eat it most nights but I always do the same thing to it. I will have to change it up and try your recipe out! Thank you for sharing
Kyla Matton Osborne (#RubyWriter) says
Sounds so summery and refreshing! I can’t wait to try this recipe 🙂
Krista Dial says
Yum…i have all of those ingredients on hand and I’ve been looking for a way to use up some chicken and fresh tomatoes. Looking forward to giving this recipe a whirl over the next day or two!
Aileen (Aileen Cooks Blog) says
This sounds delicious!!!! I need to get out of my current teriyaki chicken rut.
ashley says
Margarita chicken is one of my favorite dishes to get when we go out! Can’t wait to try this at home!
Angie Scheie says
This looks healthy and delicious. Quality ingredients make all the difference! Yum!`
Mama Munchkin says
This is one I will definitly try. Looks super tasty and easy enough for a weeknight!
Cindy says
Ooooo this looks so tasty. I have bookmarked the recipe and will try it soon.