Cilantro Margarita Chicken

Have a tropical getaway in the middle of the week with this easy recipe for Cilantro Margarita Chicken.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 493 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 limes, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Nonstick aluminum foil
• 1 teaspoon green pepper sauce
• 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
• Large zip-top bag (optional)
• ½ teaspoon Miami-style cuban seasoning (sazon completa)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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 refrigerate overnight) to marinate.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil.

Step 3

Arrange chicken 2 inches apart on baking sheet and sprinkle with seasoning; bake 10 minutes.

Step 4

Turn chicken over; bake 10 more minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees F. (For more browning, broil 2-3 minutes.) Brush reserved marinade over chicken. Serve.