Grilled Tequila Glazed Chicken
Grilled Tequila Glazed Chicken is an amazing dinner recipe perfect for summer grilling, the tequila glaze is easy to make and delicious!
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 chicken thighs)
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning blend
- kosher salt, pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup tequila
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Put the chicken in a gallon size plastic bag with 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning, kosher salt, pepper, and olive oil. Massage the bag until evenly coated and marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
- In a saucepan combine tequila, honey, lime juice, orange juice, lime and orange zest, a few dashes of hot sauce, kosher salt, pepper, and the remaining tablespoon of the taco seasoning. Whisk together, bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. The mixture will thicken more as it cools.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat for a few minutes. Grill the chicken 10 to 12 minutes total, flipping a few times. Brush with the tequila glaze during the last half of cooking a few times.
- Serve the chicken with the remaining tequila glaze for dipping.