CITRUSY TEQUILA CHICKEN THIGHS

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Categories     Chicken     Grill/Barbecue

Number Of Ingredients 15

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.

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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Chari F. Holloman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


UKY ULTIMATE
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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. My family loved it.


evilbeardedman
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This recipe is a must-try! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


RedCxpe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it.


Maykr Drone
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Katelyn Jeffs
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


yxng JJ
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Saghar Khan
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. My guests raved about it.


DEXTER GOMEZ
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jani Raja
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Asante Mariam
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the citrusy sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.