Tequila sunrise is no longer just a drink, it’s a meal! Just like that classic drink, tequila, orange juice and fresh lime juice go great together. Add a chopped jalapeno for some heat and chicken thighs as the main part of the meal and you have yourself a fantastic recipe. The chicken marinates overnight in the delicious blend and is grilled to perfection. Try this chicken shredded in a taco or keep it simple and eat it straight off the bone. May I also suggest eating this meal with a margarita in hand? I like to try for the full tequila experience!

Ingredients:

6 chicken thighs

½ C orange juice

½ C lime juice (the juice of 4 limes, save the “bodies”)

½ C tequila

1 tsp salt

½ tsp fresh ground pepper

1 jalapeno, fresh, chopped (if you’re sensitive to heat..remove the seeds)

 

Instructions:

Chop 1 jalapeno (seed it if necessary)

Zest 1 lime

Juice 4 limes and save bodies

Mix together jalapeno, lime juice, lime bodies, lime zest, tequila, dash of salt, pepper and orange juice

Place chicken thighs in a bag and pour the marinade over it.

Marinate overnight. Turn every 4 – 6 hours to ensure that thighs are fully coated

Grill over medium-high heat until fully cooked or sautee in a skillet with a bit of butter

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Quick tip: A nice, basic blanco grade tequila will work well in this recipe. Save the more expensive reposado or anejo for drinking along with your meal!

Recipe and image courtesy of A Southern Fairytale