Grilled Margarita Chicken Bites With Salsa Sour Cream Dip Recipes

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN BITES WITH SALSA-SOUR CREAM DIP

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.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic and onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is tender.
• Remove husks from tomatilllos; rinse tomatilllos well. Cut around stem area of each to remove core; cut tomatillos into quarters. In large food processor, place garlic and onion, tomatillos, jalapeño chile, cilantro, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover; process about 15 seconds or until almost smooth.
• Pour 1 cup tomatillo mixture into small serving bowl; cover and refrigerate to serve as salsa. To make marinade, add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cumin to remaining mixture in food processor. Cover; process 10 seconds.
• Place chicken breasts in glass baking dish. Spoon marinade over chicken; spread marinade over chicken to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 8 hours, turning chicken at least once while marinating.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush additional oil on grill rack. Place chicken on grill over medium heat; discard marinade. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Serve each chicken breast with about 2 tablespoons salsa.

BEST GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN... EVER!

Steps:

• Place cilantro, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt in the bowl of a blender. Pour in margarita mix, lime juice, orange juice, tequila, triple sec, and honey. Puree on high speed until smooth, then reduce speed to medium-low, and slowly add the olive oil; blend until creamy. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; pour marinade overtop and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 5 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove chicken from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Grill the chicken until tender and juices run clear, approximately 7 minutes per side.

LAYERED MARGARITA BITES

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir with whisk 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
• Stir in tequila and 2 tablespoons lime juice.
• Add whipped topping and 1 teaspoons lime zest; stir until whipped topping is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• Pour into 8-inch square pan.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
• Cut into 36 pieces to serve.

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. To make dressing, in small bowl, stir margarita mix, oil and vinegar with wire whisk until well blended. Measure 1/4 cup dressing for basting chicken; reserve remaining dressing for serving.
• Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing occasionally with 1/4 cup dressing, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
• Cut chicken into slices. In large bowl, toss salad greens, chicken and strawberries; divide among 4 plates. Arrange mango and avocado around each salad. Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with reserved dressing.