Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs
by TheSingingBaker
A new favorite of ours from Cooking Light that I thought I'd share. These are sticky and delicious !! Enjoy !
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Chipotle chile powder
- 6 Bone-in chicken thighs ; , (about 2 pounds), skinned
- 3/4 cup Pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup Tequila
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 teaspoon Corn starch
- 2 teaspoon Water
- 2 teaspoon Grated lime rind
- 3 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
- Cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Preheat grill to medium-high heat using both burners. After preheating, turn the left burner off (leave the right burner on).
2) Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub evenly over chicken.
3) 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 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl, and stir well. Add cornstarch mixture to 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, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and red pepper.
4) Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray over right burner (direct heat). Cover and grill for 5 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with juice mixture. Move the chicken to grill rack over left burner (indirect heat). Cover and grill an additional 5 minutes on each side or until done, basting occasionally.
NOTES
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (245g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 418 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 200 (48%) | ||
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| Total Fat 22.3g | 30 % | |
| Saturated Fat 6.3g | 31 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 9.6g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 4.9g | ||
| Cholesterol 118.4mg | 36 % | |
| Sodium 336.7mg | 12 % | |
| Potassium 404.2mg | 11 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.1g | 6 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4 % | |
| Sugars, other 18.1g | ||
| Protein 25.1g | 36 % | |
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Calories per serving: 418
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