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Tequila Lime Chicken Thighs

Tequila Lime Chicken Thighs

Marinaded and glazed in a rich, slightly sweet tequila lime sauce, these grilled thighs are the bomb diggity meat that's juicy and irresistible.
3.9 from 10 votes
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Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

ingredients

Chicken
  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs skin removed
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup gold tequila
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Glaze
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp tequila
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 Tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
  • Garnish: chopped cilantro
Serve With
  • Cilantro lime rice
  • Seasoned black beans

instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, honey, tequila, garlic powder, black pepper, Sriracha, salt and chopped cilantro for the chicken. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add chicken thighs to a large ziplock bag. Pour in marinade and seal. Shake up the bag so that all of the thighs are covered well with the marinade. Marinade for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
  • When ready to cook, heat up grill.
  • While the grill heats up, bring ingredients for the glaze to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and keep warm over low heat.
  • Add chicken to the grill and cook on one side for 15 minutes. Turn and brush with the glaze. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken thighs from grill and glaze again on both sides. Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with cilantro lime rice, seasoned black beans and lime wedges.
Category: Grilling