Chicken Calido With Creamy Margarita Sauce Food

CHICKEN MARGARITA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Combine the marinade ingredients in a 7x11 glass dish.
• Remove the skin and fat from the chicken, place in the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Make the accompanyments while the chicken is marinating.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and place in a baking dish.
• season with salt and pepper, brush the flesh with marinade, sprinkle with parsley and pour into the pan 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup marinade.
• Bake the chicken at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Turn setting to broil for about 5 minutes until top is browned.
• Serve with accompanyments.

MARGARITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine margarita mix, lime juice and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, lime juice, tequila, cilantro, triple sec, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking until blended. Pour into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan. Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 10 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done, turning and basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together lime peel, lime juice, olive oil, tequila, salt and cayenne.
• Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag.
• Pour marinade into bag; seal and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Heat a barbecue grill to medium.
• Remove chicken from bag; pour marinade into a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 1 full minute.
• Grill breasts, skin side down, for 8 to 12 minutes.
• Turn and baste with marinade.
• Continue to grill and baste until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN BITES WITH SALSA-SOUR CREAM DIP

Steps:

• Combine lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec, olive oil, and garlic in glass bowl. Set aside small amount for basting.
• Add chicken and toss to coat.
• Marinate for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together cheese, sour cream, salsa, chili powder and salt. Let stand at room temperature.
• Heat grill to medium hot.
• Spear chicken pieces onto skewers.
• Lay skewers on grill and cover.
• Grill for 4 minutes, then baste with marinade, turn, cover and grill for 2 minutes.
• Baste again and finish cooking, about 2-3 more minutes.
• Remove chicken from skewers and sprinkle with cilantro.
• Serve with dip and chips.

MARGARITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. This is important!
• Combine all ingredients in a blender except chicken.
• Pour marinade over chicken and let sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill chicken breasts for 7-8 minutes per side, turning once. Since the thick parts have been flattened, the whole breast should develop a nice, caramelized texture without drying out.
• Remove from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice for fajitas, or serve whole with lime wedges and cilantro.