Easy Tequila Marinated Chicken Thighs
Marinating, and then grilling boneless chicken thighs results in the most tender and juicy chicken you can imagine. A simple marinade absorbs into the chicken giving it a scrumptious flavor and making it so tender that you’ll be creating this dish every week.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs (8-10 thighs)
- ¼ cup agave nectar
- ¼ cup tequila
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (2-3)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients and pour into a plastic resealable bag. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least an hour or overnight.
- Turn grill to high and let it reach 400º Turn one side down to low. Remove chicken from marinade and grill over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes, turning half way through, until a meat thermometer reads 175º. Remove, let rest, and slice into strips or serve whole.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- These are even better if you can marinate them overnight.
- You can freeze the chicken with the marinade then let thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- You can leave out the Tequila
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 186mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
