Semi Homemade Margarita Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0

Semi Homemade Margarita Chicken recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

65 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 bone-in chicken breast halves
	1 can frozen margarita mix , thawed ( recommended -- Bacardi )
	2/3 cup tequila
	1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves , chopped
	2 tablespoons chicken seasoning ( recommended -- McCormick 's Grill Mates )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

438

Sugar

15g

Fat

Semi Homemade Margarita Chicken is a flavorful and unique dish that combines the tangy flavors of margarita with succulent chicken breasts. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, as it requires minimal preparation and cooking time. The alcohol in the dish evaporates while cooking, leaving behind only the unique, delicious flavor. This recipe is perfect for entertaining adults and impressing dinner guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, mix the margarita mix, tequila, cilantro, and chicken seasoning together to make the marinade.
3.	Place the chicken breasts in a large greased baking dish, and pour the marinade over the chicken.
4.	Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
5.	Remove the foil, and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and slightly crispy.

PROS

The Semi Homemade Margarita Chicken is a flavorful and juicy dish that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.

The tequila and margarita mix give this dish a delicious and unique flavor that will please any adult crowd.

CONS

This dish contains alcohol, which may not be suitable for everyone.

The margarita mix used in this recipe may contain added sugar, which could be a downside for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and vitamin B-6, which can help maintain healthy skin, blood cells, and brain function.
However, the margarita mix used in this recipe may contain added sugar, increasing the overall calorie count of the dish.