Grilled Margarita Chicken

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: and Active Time: 25 min; Total Time: 40 min

Ingredients

1/4 cup Essential Everyday 100% Pure Olive Oil

1/4 cup tequila, optional

1 can (10 ounce) frozen margarita mix, thawed

1/4 cup Essential Everyday Orange Juice

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions:

In medium bowl, combine margarita mix, oil, tequila, orange juice, cilantro, garlic and orange zest; salt and pepper to taste.

Place chicken breasts in a 1-gallon recloseable food storage bag; pour in marinade. Seal bag; toss to coat. Refrigerate several hours or up to overnight, turning occasionally.

Prepare grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill; grill, turning once, 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.

Recipe and photo used with permission from Essential Everyday

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