Citrusy Tequila Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Citrusy Tequila Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup tequila; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Smokehouse pepper; 6 large skinless bone-in chicken thighs; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons leftover marinade; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups cooked rice; 1/2 red sweet pepper; 1/2 yellow sweet pepper; 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Smokehouse pepper
6 large skinless bone-in chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons leftover marinade
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 red sweet pepper
1/2 yellow sweet pepper
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

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Chicken:
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1. Place orange juice, lime juice, tequila, canola oil, salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
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2. Heat gas grill to medium-high or prep charcoal grill with medium-hot coals and set up one side for indirect grilling. Lightly coat grill rack with oil or nonstick cooking spray.
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3. Remove chicken from plastic bag and pour marinade into a small saucepan. Boil for 1 minute and reserve. Place chicken on direct heat and grill for 5 minutes per side. Remove to indirect heat and grill for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Baste every 5 minutes with the reserved marinade.
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Rice Salad:
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4. In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, 3 tablespoons of the marinade and salt. Stir in rice, peppers, scallions and cilantro. Serve at room temperature with chicken.

958

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup tequila, 2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Citrusy Tequila Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Citrusy Tequila Chicken Thighs

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