Margarita Chicken

by: Lacey Rochford (Executive Assistant)

This is a delicious dish that reminds me of home. My parents live far away and whenever I visit, my mom makes this Margarita Chicken for our family to enjoy together. It’s easy to make and requires very few ingredients- a great dish to whip up when entertaining company!

Source: Teton County Homemakers (Jackson Hole, WY)

Ingredients

2-4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Honey
Lime Juice
Plain Corn Chips- White or Yellow
Salsa
Cheese- Shredded Cheddar or Cheddar Jack Mixture

Recipe Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix honey and lime juice- stir together to a honey consistency
  2. Use a rolling pin to crush corn chips in a large quart or gallon size baggie
  3. Put chicken in the honey/lime mixture to coat, then put in the corn chip baggie to coat with chips
  4. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour
  6. During the last 10 minutes, top the chicken with salsa and sprinkle cheese on top- finish baking until the cheese is melted
  7. Compliment with a side of Spanish rice and a salad