Tequila-Marinated Crispy Chicken Wings

The tequila tenderizes these tasty chicken wings and give them a delicious flavor. Serve accompanied by corn tortillas, re-fried beans, salsa, and chilled beer. Cooking time does not include marinating time...

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs chicken wings, tips removed and discarded
• 11  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2  limes, juiced
• 1  orange, juiced
• 2  tablespoons  tequila
• 1  tablespoon mild chili powder
• 2  teaspoons  chopped chipotle chiles in adobo
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1  pinch ground cinnamon
• 1  pinch ground cumin
• 1  pinch dried oregano

Directions

1. Cut the chicken wings into 2 pieces at the joint, discarding the tips.
2. Place the chicken wings in a non metallic dish and add the remaining ingredients.
3. Toss well to coat, then cover and let marinated in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat the grill.
5. Cook the chicken over hot coals, turning occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until crisply browned and the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
6. Serve at once.