Tequila-Glazed Chicken with Jalapeno Recipe

Name: Tequila-Glazed Chicken with Jalapeno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds, coarsely ground in spice mill or mortar with pestle; 1 3/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) cut-up (best of fryer) chicken; 1/3 cup orange juice or pineapple juice; 1/4 cup gold or silver tequila; 2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 to 2 red jalapeno chiles with seeds, finely chopped; 1 shallot, minced; Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds, coarsely ground in spice mill or mortar with pestle
1 3/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) cut-up (best of fryer) chicken
1/3 cup orange juice or pineapple juice
1/4 cup gold or silver tequila
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 to 2 red jalapeno chiles with seeds, finely chopped
1 shallot, minced
Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1
Mix coriander, salt, and red pepper.
2
Sprinkle mixture all over chicken.
3
Arrange chicken, skin side up, on baking sheet; cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
4
Combine orange juice, tequila, brown sugar, honey, 1 jalapeno, and shallot in small saucepan.
5
Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
7
Add 1 more jalapeno if more heat is desired.
8
Cool glaze.
9
Transfer 3 tablespoons glaze to small bowl and set aside for serving.
10
Spray grill with nonstick spray.
11
Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
12
Arrange chicken, skin side up, on grill.
13
Grill 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
14
Brush chicken with glaze in saucepan.
15
Turn chicken over; brush with glaze.
16
Grill until juices run clear when pierced with fork or until instant-read thermometer inserted into chicken registers 170F, turning and brushing occasionally with glaze, about 10 minutes longer.
17
Transfer to platter.
18
Spoon reserved glaze over.

103

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds, coarsely ground in spice mill or mortar with pestle, 1 3/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper, 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) cut-up (best of fryer) chicken, and more.

Yes, Tequila-Glazed Chicken with Jalapeno 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tequila-Glazed Chicken with Jalapeno

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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