Hey everyone, it is me, Dave, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, tequila, lime and honey sticky chicken. One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Tequila, lime and honey sticky chicken is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It is appreciated by millions every day. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. Tequila, lime and honey sticky chicken is something which I have loved my entire life. They are nice and they look fantastic.
Tequila, lime and honey sticky chicken Gillie Cotswolds. Most recipes seem to use blanco tequila, but the Leonista honey reposado piqued my interest. I love the oaky smoked flavour of reposado and I thought the honey infusion would be perfect with the chicken & lime.
To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have tequila, lime and honey sticky chicken using 6 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Tequila, lime and honey sticky chicken:
- Make ready 10 chicken drumsticks - but any chicken will do
- Take Sauce
- Make ready 2 shots tequila
- Take 100 ml water
- Take 200 g honey
- Take 2 whole limes cut in half
The end result is sticky sweet, savory and citrusy chicken that you will be begging for more. In a bowl or a measuring cup, whisk together lime juice, tequila, olive oil, cilantro, chili powder, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in a zip-top bag or a baking dish and pour marinade over, moving chicken around to coat on all sides. If using a bag, put the bag into a bowl to prevent leaks spilling in your fridge.
Instructions to make Tequila, lime and honey sticky chicken:
- Pre heat oven to 180 fan.
- Grill your lime halves by putting them into a dry pan and leave them to char for 15 mins or so.
- Add all your marinade ingredients to a saucepan and boil till bubbling then simmer. Add the juice from 2 of the lime halves that you charred and save 2 for garnish.
- Pour half the sauce over the chicken and roast in your hot oven for 20-30 mins until the chicken is cooked. Baste in between using the sauce you’ve covered it in. For a final 7-10 minutes finish the chicken off under a hot grill and use the remaining sauce over the chicken. This should turn it black and sticky and delicious. Garnish with the remaining charred lime.
Marinating the chicken in a seasoned tequila mixture isn't just for show: alcohol's ability to play well with both the fat (which in this case is the chicken drumsticks) and water molecules (punchy aromatics like lime juice and garlic), make it a great vehicle for infusing something with a lot of flavor. This recipe turns an ordinary chicken breast into a tangy, sweet, and savory oasis for your taste buds. The chicken is sink-your-teeth-into-it tender, and the Tequila Lime Honey Glaze with the honeycomb is so delicious, you'll just want to drag your chicken through it. Oh, and the bacon… well, that's like cheating when it comes to cooking. How Long does it Take to Cook Chicken Thighs with a Bone on the Grill?
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