GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN BITES WITH SALSA-SOUR CREAM DIP

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From the Margarita Cookbook...considerably greater than the sum of it's parts. Try the dip on the chicken, the the chips in the dip. Top a chip with chicken then add the dip, etc.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon triple sec
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (at room temp)
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup hot salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
tortillas or corn chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec, olive oil, and garlic in glass bowl. Set aside small amount for basting.
  • Add chicken and toss to coat.
  • Marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together cheese, sour cream, salsa, chili powder and salt. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Heat grill to medium hot.
  • Spear chicken pieces onto skewers.
  • Lay skewers on grill and cover.
  • Grill for 4 minutes, then baste with marinade, turn, cover and grill for 2 minutes.
  • Baste again and finish cooking, about 2-3 more minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skewers and sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Serve with dip and chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.5, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 74.3, Sodium 428.6, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19.3

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