Margarita Grilled Chicken

I whacked together this recipe as a marinade/glaze for grilled chicken. I was looking for something that would caramelize well over high heat, with a savory tang and residual sweetness. This particular recipe wants for cilantro, but I was fresh out that day.

  • 2 tbsp. mesquite honey
  • 1 tbsp gold tequilla
  • 1 tbsp triple sec
  • 1 tbsp sweetened lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro (subst. oregano)
  • 1 tbsp parsely
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • dash salt
  • dash black pepper
  • dash jalapeño hot sauc

Yields about 3/4 cup marinade, enough to coat 2 boneless chicken breasts.  reserve portion of marinade for glaze, enough to brush on chicken.  Marinate 1-2 hours, grill 5 minutes per side over medium heat. Finish, brushing on glaze, and grill over direct heat 2 minutes per side until caramelized.  Serve over yellow rice with capers and red pepper.