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Tequila Glazed Chicken Thighs

Course: Entree
Cuisine: Latin
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. bone-in thighs and legs you can use breasts, but we prefer the juicier legs
  • Dry Rub
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • Tequila Glaze
  • 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 teaspoons crushed red pepper I omitted this for the kids

Instructions

  • Rub spices all over the chicken. Let it sit while you make the glaze.
  • Bring the pineapple juice, tequila and honey to a boil in a small saucepan; cook until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 10 minutes).
  • Combine cornstarch and teaspoons water in a small bowl and stir well. Add to reduced 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 if you are using it.
  • Grill chicken over low heat, basting occasionally with glaze.
  • Cover and cook until done. It all depends on the power of your grill, so cook accordingly.