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Chilis Margarita Grilled Chicken

Recreate Chili's Margarita Chicken at home. This copycat recipe will taste like it came right off the Chili's menu.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 310 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Margarita Mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Pour the margarita mix over the chicken breasts and marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. When ready to prepare, drain and season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Discard the marinade.
  3. Heat a grill to 450°F (medium-high).
  4. Grill the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Turn the chicken halfway through grilling.
  5. If you do not have a grill, heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When it reaches temperature, spray the skillet with oil. Cook the chicken breast on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
  6. To serve margarita grilled chicken like Chili's, place the grilled chicken breast on top of black beans, Mexican rice, and tortilla strips, and top with pico de gallo.

Notes

  • Do not marinate the chicken for more than 2 hours, the protein will begin to break down.
  • Discard all extra marinade. It can not be used again.
  • If the chicken breasts are huge, consider slicing horizontally to reduce the portion size.
  • Serve chicken with a serving of your favorite Mexican rice or on top of a salad. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 310kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 839mg (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.7mg (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310

% Daily Value*

Calories 310kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Potassium 839mg 18%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.