Margarita Chicken Recipe
Roasted Chicken, Pineapple Salsa, Honey Chipotle, Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus
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Ingredients
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Chicken & Marinade
Pineapple Salsa
Honey Chipotle Sauce
Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus
Finishing & Garnish
Method
Chicken & Marinade
Prepare marinade and chicken
In a medium bowl whisk together 1 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbs olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, 1.5 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pat the 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over. Massage to coat, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours (do not exceed 6 hours for best texture).
Roast or grill chicken
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat a grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. For oven: place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment and roast 18–22 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For grill: grill 6–8 minutes per side until 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Pineapple Salsa
While chicken marinates, combine 2 cups diced pineapple, 1/2 red bell pepper (diced), 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and minced jalapeño in a bowl. Add 2 tbs fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Stir to combine and taste — adjust lime, honey or salt to balance sweetness and acidity. Chill until ready to serve.
Honey Chipotle Sauce
Whisk together 1 tbs minced chipotle in adobo, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tbs lime juice, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth. Taste and add more chipotle for heat or more honey for sweetness. Keep at room temperature; if too thick, thin with 1–2 tsp warm water.
Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus
Roast potatoes
Increase oven to 450°F (230°C) if roasting chicken in oven; otherwise preheat oven to 450°F. Toss 1.5 lbs halved baby potatoes with 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread cut-side down on a sheet pan and roast 20–25 minutes until golden and tender. Remove from oven and keep warm.
Assembly & Serve
Slice the rested chicken breasts crosswise. Arrange roasted potatoes and asparagus on plates, top with sliced chicken, a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa and a drizzle of honey chipotle sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges. Finish with a light sprinkling of flaky sea salt to taste.