Cilantro Margarita Chicken

Have a tropical getaway in the middle of the week with this easy recipe for Cilantro Margarita Chicken. Sound delicious? Sign up for our weekly emails to get this Aprons Simple Meals recipe and more.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 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

1. Chop cilantro. Zest/grate lime peel (no white; 1 teaspoon); squeeze limes for juice (3 tablespoons).
2. 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.
3. Line baking sheet with foil. Arrange chicken 2 inches apart on baking sheet and sprinkle with seasoning; bake 10 minutes.
4. 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.