Tequila Lime Chicken Thighs

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ingredients

For the sauce

  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 3 large limes, juiced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Spiceology Black Magic Seasoning
  • 1 stick butter

Method

For the Sauce

  • Step 1

    Sauté shallots and garlic in lime juice and tequila until the shallots caramelize (rehydrate with more tequila as needed).

  • Step 2

    Add in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

  • Step 3

    Once the sauce is reduced, add in the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.

ingredients

For the Chicken

  • Spiceology Honey Habanero Rub, for seasoning

For the Chicken

  • Step 1

    Grill until the thighs begin to firm up, then dip in the tequila lime sauce.

  • Step 2

    Continue grilling until the sauce has set and IT hits a minimum of 165 degrees (I like to take mine slightly higher than this). Serve and enjoy.