TEQUILA GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
skinned 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1/3 cup tequila 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons water 2 teaspoons grated lime rind 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat using both burners. After preheating, turn the left burner off (leave the right burner on). 2. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub evenly over chicken. 3. Bring the pineapple juice, tequila, and honey to a boil in a small saucepan; cook until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 10 minutes). Combine cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl, and stir well. Add cornstarch mixture to juice mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in lime rind, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and red pepper. 4. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray over right burner (direct heat). Cover and grill for 5 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with juice mixture. Move the chicken to grill rack over left burner (indirect heat). Cover and grill an additional 5 minutes on each side or until done, basting occasionally.

Mariam Ankrah
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great go-to meal for busy weeknights.


MD. Ajgor ali
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This recipe is a great way to change up your grilled chicken routine. The tequila glaze is a nice twist.


Bathandwa Marubelela
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and tough. I'll have to try this recipe again.


Junaid Jd
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Mattt MATT
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I love the combination of tequila and lime in this recipe. The chicken is so flavorful and moist.


Justin Vivien
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always a hit with my family.


Talukdar Anhar
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I'm always looking for new grilled chicken recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The chicken was juicy and the glaze was delicious.


Bismillahansari Ansari
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tequila. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Anthea Ward
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Not a fan of the tequila flavor in the glaze. Otherwise, the chicken was cooked well.


Malikmohsin Ali
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the glaze was delicious. I think I'll try brining the chicken next time.


Modell Clinton
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the chicken and asked for the recipe.


A Rehman Saafi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. My family loved it and we'll definitely be making it again.


Tayyab Mughal
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This is one of the best grilled chicken recipes I've tried. The tequila glaze is amazing and adds so much flavor to the chicken.


Kisekka Frank
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I'm not a huge fan of tequila, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this recipe. The glaze was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


King Buckley
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Tequila-glazed grilled chicken thighs? Yes, please! This recipe is a keeper. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


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