TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

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Marinating the chicken in a seasoned tequila mixture isn't just for show: alcohol's ability to play well with both the fat (which in this case is the chicken drumsticks) and water molecules (punchy aromatics like lime juice and garlic), make it a great vehicle for infusing something with a lot of flavor. And while the ingredient list sure does evoke the flavor (and alcohol content) of a classic margarita, the alcohol gets cooked off as it bakes, making this recipe family-friendly!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h55m

Yield Makes about 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup silver tequila
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 6 to 8 limes)
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 20)
3 tablespoons safflower oil
Clementine or orange wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine tequila, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, chicken, and oil in a large resealable bag. Place in a baking dish and let stand at room temperature, turning bag occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip back into bag; pat dry. Reserve marinade. Place chicken on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, transfer marinade to a saucepan and boil over medium-high heat until thickened and reduced to 1/3 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and immediately brush with glaze. Serve warm or room temperature, with clementine wedges.

Amanda Corneja
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes to try and these drumsticks definitely didn't disappoint! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Khffih Lkgljgljg
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These drumsticks were easy to make and turned out great! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal.


Mainuddin Alam
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken drumsticks, but these were surprisingly good! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Solomia Solomia
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These drumsticks were a little dry for my taste, but still had a good flavor. The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked well. I would definitely make these again, but I would try to find a way to make them more moist next time.


Bar Zach
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes to try and these drumsticks definitely didn't disappoint! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Frank Owusu
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These drumsticks were easy to make and turned out great! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


benson Mulama
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I'm not a huge fan of tequila, but these drumsticks were still really good. The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again, but I would use a different type of alcohol in the marinade next time.


The Queen
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These drumsticks were a little spicy for my taste, but still very good. The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked well. I would definitely make these again, but I would use less chili powder next time.


Adiba Islam
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes to try and these drumsticks definitely didn't disappoint! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jathu Jathusan
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These drumsticks were easy to make and turned out great! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal.


Hoodie Man
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken drumsticks, but these were surprisingly good! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jutt G
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These drumsticks were a little dry for my taste, but still had a good flavor. The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked well. I would definitely make these again, but I would try to find a way to make them more moist next time.


nahed ahmed
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes to try and these drumsticks definitely didn't disappoint! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Amber Bunnell
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These drumsticks were easy to make and turned out great! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


jose serrano
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I'm not a huge fan of tequila, but these drumsticks were still really good. The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again, but I would use a different type of alcohol in the marinade next time.


Mubashir Baloch
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These drumsticks were a little spicy for my taste, but still very good. The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked well. I would definitely make these again, but I would use less chili powder next time.


Starr Chan
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I was looking for a new chicken recipe to try and these drumsticks definitely didn't disappoint! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


DiZarion Allen
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These drumsticks were easy to make and turned out so delicious! The tequila lime marinade was perfect and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I served them with rice and black beans and it was a perfect meal.


Kumar Lama
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken drumsticks, but these were amazing! The tequila lime marinade was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Akbar Ali Sahi
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These tequila lime chicken drumsticks were a hit at my last party! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.