Tequila Honey Chicken
Marinate the night before for a quick weeknight meal! Pair with roasted peppers and fresh salsa for a delicious south of the border taste!
- 20 Mins (Marinade 2 Hrs)
- 20-25 Mins
What you need
Method
- Clean and pat dry chicken thighs and put in a large mixing bowl.
- Prep the vegetables.
- Combine tequila, olive oil, cilantro, lime zest and juice, jalapeno, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken for 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat the grill to medium-high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill them for about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken 45° for grill marks and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Flip the chicken over and finish cooking for another 6 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the grill and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with lime wedges, fresh cilantro and a drizzle of honey.