Cilantro Margarita Chicken
photo by Publix Aprons Simpl
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- Zest/juice of 2 limes
- 1⁄2 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon green hot pepper sauce
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- Large zip-top bag (optional)
- nonstick aluminum foil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon complete seasoning
directions
- Chop cilantro. Zest/grate lime peel (no white; 1 teaspoon); squeeze limes for juice (3 tablespoons).
- Combine in medium bowl: mayonnaise, oil, cumin, pepper sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for later use. Place remaining marinade and chicken in zip-top bag (or shallow dish); seal bag and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes (or overnight) to marinate. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°F.
- Line baking sheet with foil. Arrange chicken 2 inches apart on baking sheet and sprinkle with seasoning; bake 10 minutes.
- Turn chicken over; bake 10 more minutes or until chicken is 165°F. (For more browning, broil 2-3 minutes.) Brush reserved marinade over chicken. Serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Publix Aprons Simpl
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