Margarita Chicken Recipe

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Margarita Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Preheat large skillet to med heat.
  2. Place chicken breast one at a time between 2 pieces of plastic wrap smooth side up. Gently pound chicken flat to an even thickness. Use a flat sided meat mallet.
  3. Heat oil and then add onion rings stir to keep from burning. when onion is soft remove to plate.
  4. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  5. Brown chicken in oil, till golden brown on both sides. Place onions on top of chicken and add margarita mix reduce heat cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
  6. Check the chicken to see if its done, If it has just a hint of pink remove it to a serving platter and cover with foil. You don't want to overcook the chicken. The heat in the chicken will continue to cook the chicken. Turn heat up and reduce sauce to a pancake syrup consistency. When sauce is reduced pour sauce over chicken and serve.
  7. Note :You can add Tequila when you add the margarita mix but do it off the heat take care as the alcohol fume can ignite. Return to heat and leave the cover off for a few minutes so alcohol can evaporate.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 345.39 Kcal (1446 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.08g 22%
Cholesterol 139.24mg 46%
Sodium 937.39mg 39%
Potassium 724.11mg 15%
Total Carbs 4.56g 2%
Sugars 2.68g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 3%
Protein 47.58g 95%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Calcium 18.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 111.39 Kcal (466 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.54g 22%
Cholesterol 44.91mg 46%
Sodium 302.31mg 39%
Potassium 233.53mg 15%
Total Carbs 1.47g 2%
Sugars 0.87g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 3%
Protein 15.34g 95%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 5.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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