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Baked Margarita Chicken

Baked Margarita Chicken- chicken leg quarters are marinated in margarita mix, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, and cumin and then baked in the oven.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Marinate2 hours
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: baked chicken
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup liquid margarita mix
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Place first 7 ingredients in a large ziptop bag. Close bag and shake to mix.
  • Add chicken and turn to coat chicken evenly. Refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place chicken skin side up in baking dish. Pour marinade on top of chicken.
    Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
    Broil for 2 to 3 minutes to brown skin.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal