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Grilled Margarita Chicken

When enjoying margaritas, use a bit of the mix to marinate cut-up chicken. It's tart and refreshing!

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Prep Time 10 min
Total Time 0 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

1/2: cup liquid nonalcoholic margarita mix

3: tablespoons lime juice

1: clove garlic, finely chopped

: 3-to 3 1/2-pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken

1: teaspoon coarse salt

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Directions

1 Mix margarita mix, lime juice and garlic in resealable heavy-duty plastic food-storage bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat with marinade. Refrigerate, turning bag occasionally, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade.
2 Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place chicken, skin sides up, on grill. Brush with marinade; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover and grill 5 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 minutes; turn chicken. Brush with remaining marinade; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and grill 20 to 40 minutes longer, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

This marinade also works nicely with boneless skinless chicken breast halves. Cover and grill chicken 8 to 10 minutes, brushing frequently with marinade and turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 235
Calories from Fat: 115),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 13g; 13%
(Saturated Fat 4g, 4% ),
Cholesterol: 85mg; 85%;
Sodium: 470mg; 470%;
Total Carbohydrate: 2g; 2%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% ),
Protein: 27g; 27%

% Daily Value*:

Iron: 6%;

Exchanges:

4 Lean Meat;

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

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Posted 9/3/2010 9:04:18 AM REPORT ABUSE jeanieray said:

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We keep making this recipe over and over again. It's easy and delicious! My husband and I both love the grilled margarita chicken! Thank you Betty Crocker!

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Posted 6/19/2010 5:01:07 PM REPORT ABUSE In_Greensboro_NC said:

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This chicken was totally awesome. Being a garlic lover, I did add more garlic, but I would recommend this recipe to anyone, and everyone! To do it faster, I used two packages of boneless, skinless, chicken thighs. A true culinary delight.

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Posted 5/10/2010 5:33:18 PM REPORT ABUSE Buster King said:

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I added a bit more garlic (used already minced garlic) and lime juice, and used sugar free margarita mix. Also, instead of doing a whole chicken, I used boneless, skinless thighs (our family's favorite). They came out so AWESOME! I did not baste while grilling as I thought using the raw chicken marinade might contaminate the cooked chicken. This is sooooo good. Very light and refreshing. Will make again!

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