Cilantro Margarita Chicken Recipe

Name: Cilantro Margarita Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon green pepper sauce; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 limes, zested and juiced; 2 pounds chicken drumsticks; Large zip-top bag (optional); Nonstick aluminum foil; 1/2 teaspoon Miami-style cuban seasoning (sazon completa)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon green pepper sauce
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, zested and juiced
2 pounds chicken drumsticks
Large zip-top bag (optional)
Nonstick aluminum foil
1/2 teaspoon Miami-style cuban seasoning (sazon completa)

1
Combine in medium bowl: mayonnaise, oil, cumin, pepper sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for later use. Place remaining marinade and chicken in zip-top bag (or shallow dish); seal bag and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes (or refrigerate overnight) to marinate.
2
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil.
3
Arrange chicken 2 inches apart on baking sheet and sprinkle with seasoning; bake 10 minutes.
4
Turn chicken over; bake 10 more minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees F. (For more browning, broil 2-3 minutes.) Brush reserved marinade over chicken. Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup light mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon green pepper sauce, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Margarita Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Margarita Chicken

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