Baked Margarita Chicken- chicken leg quarters are marinated in margarita mix, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, and cumin and then baked in the oven.

It’s a wonderfully juicy baked chicken recipe!

Easy Prep

This easy chicken dinner only takes about 10 minutes of prep time and then 45 minutes of hands-off time in the oven.

3 Easy Steps

Mix the marinade in a large ziptop bag and add the chicken. Marinate 2 to 8 hours.Bake the chicken. Place chicken and marinade in a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake 45 minutes.Broil for a few minutes to get the skin golden and crispy.

How Long To Marinate"

Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours. The longer you let it marinate, the more flavor it will have, but you don’t want to go much longer than 8 hours or the acidity of the marinade can start to change the texture of the chicken.
How To Serve

Some great sides to go with Baked Margarita Chicken are Chipotle Corn Salad, Orange Rice, Creamy Spicy Cucumbers, Perfect Mexcian Rice, Pintos and Sausage, Grilled Corn and Butter Bean Salad, and Southwestern Salad with Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette. Don’t forget to make a batch of margaritas!

OptionalAdd 1/4 cup of tequila to the marinade. It will add a slight smoky flavor to the chicken.

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