Margarita Chicken
- Lactose free
- Low calorie
- Low carb
- Easy recipes
Citrus, tequila, hot pepper and spices make a lively tropical marinade for chicken.
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each orange rind and lime rind
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) orange juice
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) Tequila
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 habanero (Scotch bonnet) pepper, seeded and minced (1 to 2 tsp/5 to 10 mL habanero pepper sauce)
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground coriander
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried oregano, crumbled
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
- 1 chicken, cut into serving pieces, or 3 lb/1.5 kg chicken pieces
Preparation
In non-metallic bowl or resealable plastic bag, mix together orange and lime rinds and juices, tequila, oil, garlic, habanero pepper, coriander, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and cinnamon; mix in chicken. Marinate, refrigerated, for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
Grill chicken, covered and turning once, over medium-high heat until no longer pink in centre, about 20 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
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