Monday, July 1, 2013

Margarita Grilled Chicken

Looking for a little something to kick your grilled chicken up a notch? How about a little tequila and some chipotle chilies? I swear you will think you're on the beach soaking up the sun and enjoying the sound of the surf. When we eat this I swear I can almost feel the sand between my toes! The chicken is not spicy so don't let the chipotle chilies scare you. You can serve this like I did below with all the standard fajita fixings, or it is delicious served as a whole breast with some Cilantro-Lime rice and grilled veggies. 
Margarita Grilled Chicken

1/2  cup orange juice
1/4  cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4  cup tequila
1/4  cup olive oil
4  cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
1  teaspoon ground cumin
1  teaspoon oregano
1  teaspoon kosher salt
1  chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1  teaspoon adobo sauce from the can of chipotle chilis 
3  tablespoons minced cilantro 

2  pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and flattened to uniform thickness

Combine all of the ingredients, except the chicken breasts in a small bowl. Whisk well until combines. Place the chicken breasts in a plastic ziplock bag and pour marinade over the chicken. Place in fridge and let marinate for 3-4 hours. Grill until cooked through.

Check out this post for what to do with the leftover chipotle chilies from the can. 

Enjoy!

Kim

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11 comments:

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing on Tuesday Trivia. I LOVE Mexican Food. This looks and sounds so GOOD.
pinned and be sure and check back for Friday's Features.
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

Love Bakes Good Cakes said...

My husband would love this! Margarita Chicken is one of his favorite things to order when we go out! Thanks for linking up to All My Bloggy Friends this week! Sharing on FB and pinning :)

Debra Gray-Elliott said...

Yummy in my tummy! Granny here from Granny's Down Home Sassy Southern Cooking and Foodie Friends Friday. I've chosen this yummy dish as a host favorite. Look for it on the on Daily Dish Magazine Monday.

Lois Christensen said...

This sounds so delicious! I love the presentation as well. Thank you for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday. Please make sure you come to Daily Dish Magazine on Monday! :)

Miz Helen said...

What a great marinade for this delicious Chicken. Hope you are having a great summer weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen

Debra Gray-Elliott said...

I chose you as a host favorite this week. Please visit our page to pick up YOUR button HERE http://www.foodiefriendsfridaydailydish.com/linky-party/get-our-buttons/
to proudly display on your blog recipe as a WINNER!

Kim (Sunflower Supper Club) said...

Thanks Wanda!

Kim (Sunflower Supper Club) said...

Thanks Jamie!

Kim (Sunflower Supper Club) said...

Thanks so much Debra! I am honored! I'm heading over to check it out. :)
~Kim

Kim (Sunflower Supper Club) said...

Thanks Lois!

Kim (Sunflower Supper Club) said...

Thanks so much Ali! I am honored! You have a great week as well!
~Kim

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