Magical! Magnificent! Marvelous! Yes, this Marvelous Margarita Chicken really is that tasty! The marinade coating each juicy, grilled chicken breast is sweet, tangy, bright, and vivacious! Each piece is golden and ready to start wowing everyone at the next cookout. More than just wowing, people are going to be asking you for the recipe. The question is whether you want to keep the secret of Marvelous Margarita Chicken all to yourself!
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) can frozen non-alcoholic margarita mix, thawed
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- olive oil, to taste, for oiling the grill racks
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, combine the margarita mix, the lime juice, and the garlic.
Step 2 –Pour 1 cup of the marinade in a shallow dish.
Step 3 –Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade.
Step 4 –Add the chicken halves to the shallow dish and turn to coat in the marinade.
Step 5 –Cover and refrigerate the chicken to marinate, about 2-4 hours.
Step 6 –Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Step 7 –Drain the chicken halves and discard the excess marinade.
Step 8 –Season the chicken halves with the salt and the pepper.
Step 9 –Place the chicken halves on the oiled grill rack.
Step 10 –Grill the chicken halves, covered, while basting frequently with the remaining marinade, until their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
Step 11 –Serve.
