Best Tequila Tangerine Chicken Wings Recipes

Tequila Lime Wings image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound of chicken wings, cut into segments, tips removed and discarded
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon agave syrup, sometimes called nectar
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1/2 tablespoon freshly cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

For the wings at home:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Season the wings with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken wings on a baking sheet in a single layer. Put in the preheated oven and cook for 45 minutes.
Remove the wings from the oven to a bowl and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to finish at the event on the barbecue.
For the Tequila Lime sauce at home:
Combine all of the ingredients in a resealable gallon-size plastic bag and combine well.
For the wings tailgaiting:
Preheat a grill to 350 degrees F, prepared for indirect heat. Add all the wings and cook for 10 to 15 minutes to reheat and get some grill marks, turning after 7 minutes. Remove the wings from the grill to a serving bowl. Add the sauce and toss to combine

Tequila-Marinated Crispy Chicken Wings image

Provided by teresas

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs chicken wings, tips removed and discarded
11 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 limes, juiced
1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

Cut the chicken wings into 2 pieces at the joint, discarding the tips.
Place the chicken wings in a non metallic dish and add the remaining ingredients.
Toss well to coat, then cover and let marinated in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Preheat the grill.
Cook the chicken over hot coals, turning occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until crisply browned and the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 174.8, Sodium 200.7, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 43

Tequila Tipsy Wings image

Provided by Jernard Wells

Categories main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup lemon juice
1 cup tequila
1/2 cup brown sugar
5 tablespoons garlic powder
5 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
4 bunches fresh cilantro, minced
Sea salt
5 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drums
Oil, for oiling the grill grates
1 pound blue cheese crumbles
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup tequila
6 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
Salt
5 chipotle peppers in adobo, with their juice
1/2 cup agave syrup

Steps:

For the wings: In the jar of a blender, combine the lemon juice, tequila, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cilantro and 4 tablespoons salt. Blend together. Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and pour the marinade over, turning to coat well. Let sit in the fridge for 25 minutes or up to overnight.
For the blue cheese dressing: Mix together the blue cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, tequila, sugar, dill, garlic powder, onion powder and 2 tablespoons salt. Cover and refrigerate.
For the chipotle tequila sauce: In a blender, blend the chipotles (with their juice) and agave until smooth.
Prepare a grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grates. Grill the wings, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Brush all over with the chipotle glaze and cook 5 minutes more. Serve with additional chipotle sauce on the side.