Tacos and Tequila Grilled Chicken
Tacos and Tequila Grilled Chicken…quite possibly one of the greatest recipe combos of all time!
This version combines taco seasoned chicken breasts with a sweet and spicy tequila glaze.
It create a unique and flavorful dinner, and without the hangover.
Tacos and Tequila Grilled Chicken is a new favorite in our family đŸ™‚
You’ll start by making your own taco seasoning.
Simply combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and ground red pepper.
Next step is making the tequila glaze.
In a saucepan, whisk together tequila, honey, the juice of one orange and one lime, plus some lime zest, hot sauce, and a spoonful of the taco seasoning.
Bring this mixture to a boil, reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
Brush 4 chicken breasts with olive oil and season with the remaining taco seasoning.
Grill for a few minutes per side and then brush both sides with the tequila glaze.
Grill a few more minutes per side.
The glaze will get nice and caramelized đŸ™‚
YUM!
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Serve Tacos and Tequila Grilled Chicken with the extra tequila glaze on the side for dipping and enjoy!
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Tacos and Tequila Grilled Chicken
A sweet and spicy tacos and tequila glaze on grilled chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
- 1 cup tequila
- 6 oz honey
- 3 Tbsps fresh squeezed orange juice
- 3 Tbsps fresh squeezed lime juice
- zest of half of a lime
- 2 Tbsps hot sauce
- 4 chicken breasts
- olive oil
Instructions
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In a small bowl combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, and ground red pepper. Stir until evenly combined and set aside.
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In a saucepan combine tequila, honey, orange juice, lime juice, lime zest, hot sauce, and 2 tsps of the taco seasoning. Whisk together, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. The mixture will thicken more as it cools.
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Brush the chicken with olive oil and season both sides with the remaining taco seasoning.
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Grill the chicken 3-4 minutes per side. Brush both sides with the tequila glaze and grill for another 2 minutes per side.
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Serve with extra tequila glaze for dipping.