Copycat Chili's Margarita Chicken

Name: Copycat Chili's Margarita Chicken (Upgraded)
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Chili powder; 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tbsp Orange juice; 1 tsp Tequila (optional); 1/2 cup Orange juice; 1/4 cup Lime juice; 3 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Butter; 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

⏱55 min

👥4

🔥500 cal

Medium

🍽️Tex-Mex

A refined version of the classic Margarita Chicken, featuring a more complex sauce and a slightly more tender chicken preparation.

1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp Olive oil

1 tsp Chili powder

1/2 tsp Smoked paprika

1/2 tsp Garlic powder

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⏱55 min

👥4

🔥500 cal

Medium

🍽️Tex-Mex

A refined version of the classic Margarita Chicken, featuring a more complex sauce and a slightly more tender chicken preparation.

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine Chicken ingredients and Marinade ingredients. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add Garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add Orange juice, Lime juice, Honey, and Red pepper flakes to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in Cilantro. Pour the Sauce over the cooked chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve with rice and beans.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
1 tsp 5 mL Chili powder
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Smoked paprika
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Salt
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
2 tbsp 30 mL Lime juice
1 tbsp 15 mL Orange juice
1 tsp 5 mL Tequila (optional)
1/2 cup 120 mL Orange juice
1/4 cup 60 mL Lime juice
3 tbsp 45 mL Honey
1 tbsp 15 mL Butter
1/4 cup 60 g Chopped cilantro
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Red pepper flakes

Equipment

Large skillet
Mixing bowl
Whisk

Instructions

In a bowl, combine Chicken ingredients and Marinade ingredients. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add Garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add Orange juice, Lime juice, Honey, and Red pepper flakes to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in Cilantro. Pour the Sauce over the cooked chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve with rice and beans.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 500

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