Courtney’s Texas Margarita Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 13

Courtney's Texas Margarita Chicken with Cilantro

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

18 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts , skinless and boneless cut into 12 strips
	1 can frozen margarita mix , thawed
	2/3 cup tequila
	1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
	2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
	arugula , to garnish
	lime , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

358

Sugar

12g

Fat

Courtney's Texas Margarita Chicken is a fun and festive recipe that captures the flavors and spirit of Texas. This recipe embraces the bright and zesty flavors of margaritas and cilantro, and combines them with juicy, grilled chicken to create a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for any summer cookout, dinner party or weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and beautiful presentation, this recipe will quickly become a fan favorite at your next gathering!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the margarita mix, tequila, cilantro and chicken seasoning.
3.	Add the chicken strips to the bowl and toss until they are well coated with the marinade.
4.	Grill the chicken strips for approximately 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5.	Garnish with fresh arugula and lime wedges before serving.

PROS

Courtney’s Texas Margarita Chicken is packed with flavor and super easy to make.

The chicken is marinated in a delicious mix of margarita, tequila, cilantro and chicken seasoning, which makes it juicy and tender.

Garnished with fresh arugula and lime wedges, this recipe makes for a beautiful and festive presentation.

CONS

As with most grilled foods, there is a risk of charring or overcooking the chicken if it is left on the grill too long.

Always make sure to monitor the chicken carefully while grilling to prevent it from drying out.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not super healthy, it is relatively low in calories and fat.
Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein, while cilantro is high in antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation in the body.
However, the margarita mix and tequila in this recipe are high in sugar and alcohol, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.