Tequila-Honey-Lime Marinated Drumsticks
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
A simple marinade adds amazing flavor to the grilled chicken in this quick and easy dinner.

Servings:
6
Prep Time:
15 mins
Ingredients
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1/2 cupblue agave tequilasee savings

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1/2 cupuntoasted walnut oilsee savings

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1/2 cuphoneysee savings

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2 - 3limes (1 tsp. finely shredded peel plus 1/4 cup juice)see savings

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1 teaspoonkosher saltsee savings

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Optional add-ins: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 shallots, mincedsee savings

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12chicken drumstickssee savings

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Lime and/or orange slicessee savings

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Fresh cilantrosee savings

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Directions
1.
For marinade, in bowl whisk together tequila and oil. Whisk in honey, lime juice, peel, salt, and desired add-ins. Cover and refrigerate marinade up to 2 days.
2.
Place drumsticks in a self-sealing plastic bag set in shallow dish. Add marinade; seal. Refrigerate 4 to 8 hours, turning occasionally. Drain; discard marinade.
3.
For charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around drip pan. Grill drumsticks 50 to 60 minutes over drip pan, covered, until chicken is no longer pink (180 degrees F), turning once halfway. (For gas, heat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as above.) Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 274, Total Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 243 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 28 g,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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