Grilled Chicken with Hot 'n' Spicy Tequila-Orange Marinade |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I created this dish for a poolside barbecue with a Mexican grill theme, and it went over really well with my friends. I like to serve it with spicy black beans, fruit salsa, and tortillas (although tortilla chips will also work). There are never leftovers -CL Reader Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 cups chopped onion |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped |
4 oranges, peeled and sliced |
1 cup orange juice |
1 cup tequila |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary |
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro |
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar |
2 pounds chicken pieces, skinned |
2 teaspoons chili powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon black pepper |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. To prepare the marinade, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 3 minutes. Add jalapeño peppers and oranges; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add juice; cook 2 minutes. Add tequila; cook 3 minutes. Add rosemary, cilantro, and vinegar; cook 1 minute.
2. Place marinade in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Discard solids. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade. Place remaining marinade in a large zip-top plastic bag.
3. To prepare the chicken, pierce with a fork. Add the chicken, chili powder, salt, and pepper to marinade in bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
4. Prepare grill.
5. Remove the chicken from bag; discard marinade. Place the chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cook 12 minutes on each side or until chicken is done, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
6. Note: For chicken pieces, use a combination of chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks. Look for packages labeled pick of the chick in the butcher case.
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