Tequila Glazed Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
146 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South American
Tequila Glazed Chicken Thighs
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Tequila lime chicken thighs are juicy, moist, and full of flavor. The tequila glaze will make your taste buds sing!
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs. chicken thighs and legs bone in
Dry Rub
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Tequila Lime Glaze
- 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 teaspoons crushed red pepper I omitted this for the kids
Instructions
Dry Rub
- Combine cumin, chile powders and salt together in a small bowl.
- Rub spices all over the chicken. Let the marinade sit while you make the glaze.
Tequlia lime glaze
- 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 teaspoons water in a small bowl and stir well. Add to reduced 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, lime juice and red pepper if you are using it.
- Grill chicken over low heat, basting occasionally with glaze.
- Cover and cook until done. It all depends on the power of your grill, so cook accordingly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
601mg
(25%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
314IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 314IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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