Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Margarita Chicken

Don't let the bad photos fool you, this chicken was great!!!!! I had just cleaned out my grill earlier in the day so it was hotter than I expected & "seared" my chicken just a tad too much. But the flavors from the marinade really infused the chicken nicely. Bone-in chicken breasts aren't my favorite so I am really looking forward to trying this again with thighs, legs & even boneless chicken breasts.

Perfect for a summer eve's dinner, perhaps with a real margarita on the side!


4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 10oz can frozen margarita mix, thawed
2/3 cup tequila
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tblspn chicken seasoning (McCormick Grill Mates)

Rinse chicken with water & pat dry. For marinade, combine margarita mix, tequila, cilantro & chicken seasoning. Pour over chicken in a zip-top bag. Squeeze air out of bag & seal. Gently massage bag to coat chicken. Marinate in fridge for 1-2 hours.

Remove chicken from fridge & let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes Heat grill to 350-400. Oil grate when ready to start cooking. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade. Grill chicken for about 18 minutes on each side.

{Click Here to Print Recipe}

I also wanted to share a photo of the pantry after we had the bifold door braced, making it open like a regular door, & shelves put up on the back of it for extra space. If you have a small pantry with bifold doors, contact your handyman, even if he's your hubs. This is easily done & totally makes life easier.



For more Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, please visit Blessed with Grace!

at

33 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 21, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Your chicken looks and sounds YUMMY. THANKS!!! for the recipe. If you have the time stop by my blog. Geri

    ReplyDelete
  2. missyJuly 21, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    i have shelves like that on my door.......love them!!!!!
    chicken looks amazing!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Life, Love And LolaJuly 21, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I like my chicken burned to shit!! Really!

    Nice work on the pantry!

    ReplyDelete
  4. MadeInCanariasJuly 21, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Your chicken looks so delicious!

    ReplyDelete
  5. sassy stephanieJuly 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Ahhh, the little things in life that make us happy. If I'm organized, I feel more sane!

    This chicken sounds delish! You little Rachel Ray you!

    ReplyDelete
  6. DewiJuly 21, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Wow, your chicken look so tasty, a must try recipe for sure.

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    I bet that chicken is good..
    I've been wanting shelves like that put on the back of my pantry door.. I just can't seem to find a store that sells them the size I need.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Kristina P.July 21, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Can I make it without tequila?

    ReplyDelete
  9. JenJuly 21, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    that sounds like a perfect summer recipe.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)July 21, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Anything with tequila and fresh cilantro...I'm in!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Jason, as himselfJuly 21, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I am definitely trying this one. Or maybe Pumpkin Delight will make it for me.

    Bracing the bi-fold door was a very smart thing to do!

    ReplyDelete
  12. KerstinJuly 21, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    I love how easy the chicken marinade is - it sounds so good!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Lisa@BlessedwithGraceJuly 21, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Steph that looks wonderful, as always.Thanks for joining TMTT this week.

    ReplyDelete
  14. ReeniJuly 21, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    This chicken looks so yummy! I love that sear! And what a great idea for the door!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Signing OutJuly 21, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    The chicken looks yummy! Great pantry, too! It's very similar to ours, which the previous homeowners installed. It's great!

    Jane

    ReplyDelete
  16. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeJuly 21, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Interesting recipe! I think my husband would like it.

    ReplyDelete
  17. KaceyJuly 21, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Um, YUM! And thanks for giving me an excuse to go buy some tequilla. LOL Love ya, miss ya, HUGS!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Merry MackJuly 21, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Looks and sounds yummy. I think we will try it.

    ReplyDelete
  19. FROGGITY!July 22, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    LOVE margaritas, and this looks delicious. I love your pics, they always make me hungry!!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. PamJuly 22, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I think the chicken looks great - I know my husband would love the marinade.

    You are so lucky to have a pantry!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Danyele EasterhausJuly 22, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    want a drink and that chicken now. and i have that exact pantry. weird

    ReplyDelete
  22. CocoJuly 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    This sounds heavenly. I've been on a huge chicken kick lately and will have to add this to my chicken recipes. Yum.

    Pantry looks awesome.

    ReplyDelete
  23. MariaJuly 22, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    We love grilling out. It's the best! Love the new pantry:)

    ReplyDelete
  24. MichelleJuly 22, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    I have a question. Was there a strong tequila taste? It sounds really good, but I am wondering if my girls would eat it if it tasted too much like tequila.

    And how did you cook the potatoes? They look yummy.

    ReplyDelete
  25. JessicaJuly 22, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    This looks and sounds delicious! I am going to try it when I go to the beach next week!

    ReplyDelete
  26. sportzmomJuly 22, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Looks yummy! And your pantry looks great--what a brilliant idea!

    ReplyDelete
  27. ~Marie~July 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Mmmm.. you make me hungry for yummy food.

    And I really like your revamped pantry.

    ReplyDelete
  28. The Nice OneJuly 23, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    WHAT?!?!?! Margarita Mix + Chicken? Sounds like a MUST for my house. Yuuum. Yea your site, not helping the diet.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Tabitha BlueJuly 23, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Oh that is a great idea for your pantry!! Good job! And even with the extra 'searing' that chicken looks so delicious! wow. I'm hungry now, but I should really wait till tomorrow to eat!

    :)
    ~Tabitha

    ReplyDelete
  30. UnknownJuly 29, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Oh my goodness. It looks GREAT! But then again, what do you make that doesn't look great? I like the charring. And I LOVE that your baby is swimming so well. Isn't it fun when they start to do that?

    ReplyDelete
  31. Jessica Oswald, MS, RD, LDNAugust 3, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    I tried this recipe while we were at the beach recently. I had to make an adjustment because the house that we were in didn't have grill; I ended up using boneless chicken breast tenders and pan frying them. It was amazing! Everyone thought so. I can't wait to try more of your stuff.

    ReplyDelete
  32. BonBon Rose Girls KristinAugust 9, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    I must put shelves on the back of our door. Brilliant!

    ReplyDelete
  33. How To Play BlackjacksJune 7, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    It seems, it will approach.

    ReplyDelete

Something delicious to say?