TEQUILA-GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by SiouxieQueue

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (or it may be called chipotle chili pepper)
4-6 skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
3/4 C pineapple juice
1/3 C tequila
1/4 C honey
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp water
2 tsp grated lime rind
3 TBS fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Cooking spray (preferably Pam Grilling)

Steps:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat using 2 burners. After preheating, turn the left burner off, leaving only the right on. 2. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub evenly over the chicken. 3. Bring the pineapple juice, tequila, and honey to a boil in a small saucepan; cook until reduced to 3/4C (about 10 minutes). 4. Combine cornstarch and 2 tsp of water in a small bowl; stir well. Add cornstarch mixture to juice mixture - stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute - still stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in lime rind, 3 TBS lime juice, and red pepper flakes. 5. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray over the right burner (direct heat). Cover and grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with the juice mixture. Move the chicken to grill rack over left burner (indirect heat). Cover and grill an additional 4-6 minutes on each side, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165.