TEQUILA-GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

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Sticky-delicious chicken that will be a standout at a BBQ party. If you wish not to use tequila, you can substitute 1/3 cup pineapple juice.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 6 chicken thighs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
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 flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, and rub evenly over chicken.
  • Bring the pineapple juice, tequila, and honey to a boil in a small saucepan, and cook until reduced to 1/4 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, lime juice, and red pepper.
  • Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray, cover and grill in direct heat for 5 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with juice mixture.
  • Move chicken to indirect heat, cover and grill 5 minutes on each side, or until done, basting occasionally.

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