Margarita Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf*

Margarita Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf*The summery flavors of a margarita provide a burst of lime and citrus to these ultra light grilled (or baked) antibiotic hormone free chicken breasts. No sugary margarita mix here just lime juice, lime zest, a hint of tequila (cooks off!), jalapeno and cilantro in the marinade. Side of (fully cooked!) cilantro lime rice pilaf (basmati or plain brown rice if preferred). Perfect served with some guacamole and refried or black beans. 6 breasts full, 3

The summery flavors of a margarita provide a burst of lime and citrus to these ultra light grilled (or baked) antibiotic/hormone free chicken breasts. No sugary margarita mix here- just lime juice, lime zest, a hint of tequila (cooks off!), jalapeno and cilantro in the marinade. Side of (fully cooked!) cilantro lime rice pilaf (basmati or plain brown rice if preferred). Perfect served with some guacamole and refried or black beans. 6 breasts/full, 3/half.

• Prep & Cook Time
• Instructions
• Ingredients/Nutrition Info

• Prep: 0 minutes.

  Cook Time: 25-35 minutes (oven) 8-12 minutes (grill)

• Thaw completely in fridge.

  Grill: Heat a clean and oiled grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked to an internal temp. of 165F. While cooking, baste/brush each chicken breast with the lime marinade. Adding a few sliced limes makes a nice presentation.

  Oven: Pre-heat oven to 375F. Place breasts in a pan with sides, adding all the liquid from the bag and sauce cup. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until an internal temp. of 165F.

  Rice Pilaf: Place rice in microwaveable dish and heat at 1 minute intervals until hot. Add butter, salt and pepper if desired.

• Ingredients: chicken, tequila, olive oil, garlic, jalapenos, salt, lime zest. Rice: basmati rice, coconut milk, pineapple tidbits, lime juice, olive oil, fresh cilantro, lime zest, salt/pepper. Rice contains: coconut.

  Per serving (approximate): Chicken Cal. 120, Fat 3g, Sat. Fat 1g, Chol. 41mg, Sodium 240mg, Protein 16g. White Rice Pilaf Cal. 143, Fat 1g, Carb. 37, Protein 4g.