Tequila-Mustard-Glazed Chicken

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  • 24
  • 95 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped oregano
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs,
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup malt vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • Salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the tequila, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, oregano and salt. Add the chicken, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

In a saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, water, malt vinegar, honey, tequila, lime juice, dry mustard, coriander, cumin and chile powder. Cook over low heat, whisking, until thickened, 5 minutes; do not boil. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Stir in the lime zest and season with salt. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.

Light a grill. Transfer 1/2 cup of the mustard to a small bowl. grill over moderate heat, turning, until browned and almost cooked, 8 minutes. Brush the chicken with the reserved 1/2 cup of mustard and grill until glazed and cooked through. Serve with the remaining mustard.