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Margarita Chicken Tacos are the perfect weeknight meal! Fire up the grill and get dinner on the table in about 30 minutes. #tacos #grilling #chicken

Margarita Chicken Tacos open on a white plate with mexican rice.

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Margarita Chicken Tacos

I just have to preface this post by telling y’all how much my family LOVED these Margarita Chicken Tacos. We all had a taste for tacos the other day, but wanted something a bit different from our regular tacos. I had this really awesome Lowrider Margarita at the Barrio Cafe in Phoenix awhile back – and as I sat and thought about it, I decided I wanted to take that flavor and put in a tortilla. (Just a side note about Barrio Cafe – if you’re ever in Phoenix, definitely make a trip there! The food is soooo mouthwatering and delicious!!)

Barrio Cafe in Phoenix mural on the side of the wall.

This is just one of many murals on and around the building. Have I told y’all how much I love living in Phoenix?? I love it, y’all! 😉 I ordered the Pollo en Mole with my Lowrider Margarita. Brian ordered a soda and the Suizas Enchiladas. Here is the Barrio Cafe’s menu …. ensue drooling now. Seriously, it’s the BEST Mexican food I’ve had in quite awhile!

Margarita Chicken Tacos open on a stack of plates with mexican rice and a fork.

Anywho, back to the Margarita Chicken Tacos …. they’re super simple to make! Plan ahead on the marinating and the rest is a breeze to throw together! We had these tacos with Mexican Rice and fresh fruit for a simple and delicious weeknight meal. Enjoy!

Margarita Chicken Tacos open on a white plate with mexican rice and a drink.

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Servings: 8 servings

Margarita Chicken Tacos

By Jamie Sherman
Margarita Chicken Tacos are the perfect weeknight meal! Fire up the grill and get dinner on the table in about 30 minutes.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

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Ingredients 

For the chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Jose Cuervo Classic Lime Original Margarita Mix
  • ¼ cup Tequila, optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Additional ingredients

  • 12-16 flour tortillas, warmed
  • Chopped lettuce
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag or shallow glass bowl. Add the Maragarita Mix and Tequila, if using. Seal bag getting most of the air out. Squeeze the bag gently just enough to mix the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Lightly oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Remove the chicken breast from the marinade and discard the marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Grill for 10-15 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes. Coarsely chop the chicken into bite sized pieces.
  • For each taco, layer desired amounts of chopped chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can use hard or soft, flour or corn tortillas!

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos, Calories: 278kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 451mg, Potassium: 371mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 26IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on June 24, 2014. Updated on April 29, 2021.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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12 Comments

  1. Lizzy T says:

    What a great, light, fresh summer dinner! I love it!

  2. cooking with curls says:

    Tequila….I'm in! Those look delicious Jamie. I am always looking for new ways to serve chicken, and this just jumped to the top of my list. 🙂