Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs
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Directions:

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, and rub evenly over chicken.
  3. Bring the pineapple juice, tequila, and honey to a boil in a small saucepan, and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 10 minutes).
  4. Combine cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl, and stir well.
  5. Add cornstarch mixture to juice mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  6. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Remove from heat, and stir in lime rind, lime juice, and red pepper.
  8. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray, cover and grill in direct heat for 5 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with juice mixture.
  9. Move chicken to indirect heat, cover and grill 5 minutes on each side, or until done, basting occasionally.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 60.63 Kcal (254 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.14g 0%
Cholesterol 0.07mg 0%
Sodium 212.5mg 9%
Potassium 49.44mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.09g 5%
Sugars 11.24g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 2%
Protein 0.33g 1%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 9.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.87 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.28g 0%
Cholesterol 0.14mg 0%
Sodium 441.17mg 9%
Potassium 102.63mg 1%
Total Carbs 29.25g 5%
Sugars 23.34g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 2%
Protein 0.68g 1%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 19.7mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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