Barbecued Chicken With Chili-Orange Glaze Recipe

Name: Barbecued Chicken With Chili-Orange Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 dried chili de arbol bell pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest; ½ cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons tequila; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 chicken, cut into quarters (about 3 pounds); orange slice (to garnish); fresh cilantro stem (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1
Crush chilies into coarse flakes.
2
Combine chilies, orange peel, orange juice, tequila, garlic and salt in a small bowl.
3
Gradually add oil, whisking continuously until marinade is thoroughly blended.
4
Arrange chicken in a single layer in a shallow glass baking dish.
5
Pour marinade over chicken, turn pieces to coat.
6
Marinate, covered, in refrigerator 2-3 hours, turning chicken over and basting with marinade several times.
7
Prepare charcoal grill for direct cooking or preheat broiler.
8
Drain chicken, reserving marinade.
9
Bring marinade to a boil in small saucepan over high heat.
10
Grill chicken on covered grill or broil, 6-8 inches from heat, 15 minutes, brushing frequently with marinade.
11
Turn chicken over.
12
Grill or broil 15 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear, brushing frequently with marinade.
13
Do not baste during last 5 minutes of grilling.
14
Garnish with orange slices and cilantro, if desired.

271

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 dried chili de arbol bell pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest, ½ cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons tequila, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Chicken With Chili-Orange Glaze falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Barbecued Chicken With Chili-Orange Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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