Margarita-Marinated Chicken With Mango Salsa Recipe

Name: Margarita-Marinated Chicken With Mango Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large limes; 2 cups liquid margarita mix; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 tablespoons tequila (optional); 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice; For Grilling No-Stick Spray; Garnish: fresh cilantro sprig

Servings: persons

2 large limes
2 cups liquid margarita mix
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 tablespoons tequila (optional)
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
For Grilling No-Stick Spray
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprig

1
Cut limes in half. Squeeze juice into a shallow dish or large zip-top plastic freezer bag; add squeezed lime halves to juice. Add margarita mix, next 4 ingredients, and, if desired, tequila. Whisk (or seal bag and shake) to blend. Add chicken; cover or seal, and chill at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Set chicken aside.
2
Prepare rice according to package directions; keep warm.
3
Coat cold grill cooking grate with grilling spray; place on grill over medium heat (300u00b0to 350u00b0). Place chicken on grate.
4
Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, 6 minutes on each side or until done. Serve over hot cooked rice. Serve with Mango Salsa, and garnish, if desired.

1140

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large limes, 2 cups liquid margarita mix, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Margarita-Marinated Chicken With Mango Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Margarita-Marinated Chicken With Mango Salsa

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