Tequila-Glazed Chicken with Jalapeño
Tequila-Glazed Chicken with Jalapeño is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Mix coriander, salt, and red pepper.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMix coriander, salt, and red pepper.
Sprinkle mixture all over chicken.
Arrange chicken, skin side up, on baking sheet; cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
Combine orange juice, tequila, brown sugar, honey, 1 jalapeño, and shallot in small saucepan.
Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
Add 1 more jalapeño if more heat is desired.
Transfer 3 tablespoons glaze to small bowl and set aside for serving.
Spray grill with nonstick spray.
Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
Arrange chicken, skin side up, on grill.
Grill 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Brush chicken with glaze in saucepan.
Turn chicken over; brush with glaze.
Grill until juices run clear when pierced with fork or until instant-read thermometer inserted into chicken registers 170°F, turning and brushing occasionally with glaze, about 10 minutes longer.
Transfer to platter.
Spoon reserved glaze over.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.