Margarita Grilled Chicken

With just a little tequila, orange juice, and lime juice- this margarita grilled chicken is juicy, flavorful, and can easily be part of a healthy dinner!

Prep:
5
minutes
Cook:
15
minutes
TOtal:
50
minutes

Ingredients

  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 c. tequila
  • 8 chicken tenderloins (1 1/2 - 2 lbs.)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk the orange zest, orange juice, lime zest, lime juice, and tequila. Place the chicken in a Ziploc bag or glass container (I layer the chicken and marinade.) Then, pour the marinade over the chicken, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
  • Heat a large skillet with 2-3 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Save the remaining marinade. Brown the chicken, about 4-6 minutes per side. Next, add the leftover marinade to the skillet and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes.