Best 6 Citrusy Tequila Chicken Thighs Recipes

**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of Citrusy Tequila Chicken Thighs, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.**

**Embark on a culinary adventure with this tantalizing recipe that fuses the vibrant zest of citrus with the smooth, smoky notes of tequila, creating a marinade that infuses succulent chicken thighs with an explosion of tangy, savory goodness.**

**Prepare to indulge in a flavor sensation as the chicken thighs, marinated in a harmonious blend of zesty oranges, zesty lemons, and limes, along with aromatic cilantro, earthy cumin, and a hint of spicy chili powder, tantalize your senses with every bite.**

**As the chicken roasts to perfection, the intoxicating aroma of citrus and tequila fills the air, promising a feast that will delight your palate.**

**Accompanying this tantalizing main course are two delectable side dishes that complement the chicken thighs perfectly.**

**Savor the refreshing crunch of the Citrus Avocado Salad, where juicy orange segments, creamy avocado slices, and crisp red onions unite in a harmonious blend, tossed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette.**

**Indulge in the earthy goodness of the Roasted Sweet Potatoes, where tender sweet potato cubes are roasted to perfection, caramelizing their natural sweetness and adding a touch of smokiness.**

**This culinary masterpiece, the Citrusy Tequila Chicken Thighs, paired with the refreshing Citrus Avocado Salad and the savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes, promises an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you craving for more.**

Let's cook with our recipes!

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories main-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup gold tequila
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Steps:

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.
Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 93 milligrams, Sodium 419 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 1 grams

TEQUILA CITRUS CHICKEN

Tequila Citrus Chicken image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories main-dish

Time 8h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup gold tequila
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice (8 limes)
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (4 oranges)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons seeded and minced jalapeno pepper (2 peppers)
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 whole (12 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on
Olive oil, for brushing the grill

Steps:

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, lemon juice, chili powder, jalapeño pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.
Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

CITRUSY CHICKEN WITH TEQUILA AND RICE SALAD

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The chicken is marinated, then grilled. And WHOO HOO! The marinade is not tossed, but used to make the rice salad. From "Family Circle" magazine. In this recipe, McCormick's Smokehouse pepper is used. This is black pepper that has been infused with applewood smoke. You can use ordinary black pepper or try bacon salt for the salt, or adding a little liquid smoke to the marinade. Times do not include marinating time.

Provided by threeovens

Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper (McCormick Smokehouse)
6 large skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons marinade (leftover from above)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 yellow bell pepper
2 green onions, slice thin
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Prepare the marinade in a large resealable plastic bag; combine orange juice, lime juice, tequila, canola oil, salt and pepper.
Add chicken and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours, up to overnight.
Heat a grill to medium high heat, preparing for direct and indirect grilling.
Remove chicken from marinade and boil for 1 minute and reserve.
Grill chicken, over direct heat, for 5 minutes per side; transfer to indirect side and continue grilling, basting every 5 minutes, until cooked through (internal temperature 160 degrees F), about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk olive oil, 3 tablespoons of the boiled marinade, and salt.
Stir in rice, peppers, green onions, and cilantro.
Serve salad, at room temperature, with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 486.6, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 2.8

CITRUSY TEQUILA CHICKEN THIGHS

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Categories Chicken Grill/Barbecue

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Smokehouse pepper
6 large skinless bone-in chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons leftover marinade
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 red sweet pepper
1/2 yellow sweet pepper
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Steps:

Chicken: 1. Place orange juice, lime juice, tequila, canola oil, salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight. 2. Heat gas grill to medium-high or prep charcoal grill with medium-hot coals and set up one side for indirect grilling. Lightly coat grill rack with oil or nonstick cooking spray. 3. Remove chicken from plastic bag and pour marinade into a small saucepan. Boil for 1 minute and reserve. Place chicken on direct heat and grill for 5 minutes per side. Remove to indirect heat and grill for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Baste every 5 minutes with the reserved marinade. Rice Salad: 4. In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, 3 tablespoons of the marinade and salt. Stir in rice, peppers, scallions and cilantro. Serve at room temperature with chicken.

SLOW-GRILLED TEQUILA-CITRUS CHICKEN THIGHS

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I got this from my charcoal grilling guide book. I just made a few little changes to it.. Just to make it my own. I will tell you now. They will not last long.

Provided by Bob Wakeman @bluecatfish1

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

16 - bonne in and skin on chicken thights
1 cup(s) orange juice, fresh
1/2 cup(s) tequila
4 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
2 teaspoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
2 tablespoon(s) hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoon(s) diced garlic
3 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
2 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
2 teaspoon(s) dryed thyme and rosemary powder
2 cup(s) sweet white wine

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl add every thing but the chicken.With a wisk,mix every thing very well. Next in a large resalable bag add the chicken. Pour the marinade over the chicken, Remove all air,Close the bag and lay flat giving it a turn a few times. Put it in the fridge for 8 to 10 hours turning every so often.
Set up your grill for inderect heat. With a drip pan on one side. Wile the grill is heating up. Remove the chicken from the bag and put it on a plater . Lightly cover wit foil. you want the chicken at room temp for 20 to 30 min.
Pour the marinade into a large pan. Bring it to a boil. Let boil for 2-3 min to kill any bacteria.Then let it cool some. you will be using this to basted with. Put a drip pan onthe side of the grill that has no coles,pour in 2 cups of a sweet white wine.
Brush then oil the grate. put it on the grill. Put chicken over the drip pan and grill the chicken Turing every ten minutes. Keep the lid closed as much as possable..It will take 30 to 45 minutes for the chicken to grill.During the last 15 minutes baste with sauce..Serve hot or warm.

GRILLED CITRUSY TEQUILA CHICKEN THIGHES

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This was a recipe I got from an orange growers cook book in Florida...Yummy

Provided by Pam Blais

Categories Chicken

Time 4h55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 c orange juice
1/4 c lime juice
1/4 c tequila
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp oil
six large skinless, chicken thighes, bone in

Steps:

1. Place all ingredients except for chicken in a resealable bag. Add chicken and refrigerate for four hours or overnight.
2. Remove from refrigerator and place marinade into a saucepan and boil for one minutes.
3. Grill chicken for 5 minutes on each side and then 20 minutes more on each side, basting every 5 minutes with marinade.

Tips:

Choose the Right Chicken: For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. They are more flavorful and juicy than chicken breasts.
Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of citrus juices, tequila, and spices helps to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during cooking.
Cook the Chicken Properly: Make sure to cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that it is safe to eat.
Don't Overcook the Chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook it just until it is cooked through.
Serve the Chicken Immediately: Once the chicken is cooked, serve it immediately to enjoy the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

This citrusy tequila chicken thighs recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy chicken. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the cooking method keeps it moist and juicy. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables. It's a perfect meal for any occasion!