Best Cilantro Margarita Chicken Recipes

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CILANTRO MARGARITA CHICKEN



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Have a tropical getaway in the middle of the week with this easy recipe for Cilantro Margarita Chicken.

Provided by Publix Aprons

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Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon green pepper sauce
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, zested and juiced
2 pounds chicken drumsticks
Large zip-top bag (optional)
Nonstick aluminum foil
½ teaspoon Miami-style cuban seasoning (sazon completa)

Steps:

  • Combine in medium bowl: mayonnaise, oil, cumin, pepper sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for later use. Place remaining marinade and chicken in zip-top bag (or shallow dish); seal bag and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes (or refrigerate overnight) to marinate.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil.
  • Arrange chicken 2 inches apart on baking sheet and sprinkle with seasoning; bake 10 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over; bake 10 more minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees F. (For more browning, broil 2-3 minutes.) Brush reserved marinade over chicken. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 148.7 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 41.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 406.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CILANTRO MARGARITA CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
Zest/juice of 2 limes
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon green pepper sauce
2 lb chicken drumsticks
Large zip-top bag (optional)
Nonstick aluminum foil
1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning

Steps:

  • Chop cilantro. Zest/grate lime peel (no white; 1 teaspoon); squeeze limes for juice (3 tablespoons). Combine in medium bowl: mayonnaise, oil, cumin, pepper sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for later use. Place remaining marinade and chicken in zip-top bag (or shallow dish); seal bag and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes (or overnight) to marinate. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Arrange chicken 2 inches apart on baking sheet and sprinkle with seasoning; bake 10 minutes. Turn chicken over; bake 10 more minutes or until chicken is 165°F. (For more browning, broil 2-3 minutes.) Brush reserved marinade over chicken. Serve.

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