Tequila Chicken on the Barbie

Serves 6

Ingredients:
1 chicken (3 lbs), with skin, cut into pieces
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup orange juice, reduced over low heat to ¼ cup
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp salt
¼ cup tequila
1 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce
2 tbsp chopped coriander
¼ cup canola oil

Preparation:
1. Mix the first eight ingredients and spread on the chicken pieces in a glass bowl. Let marinate for an hour.
2. Prepare a medium high heat on the barbecue.
3. Remove chicken from marinate, drain with paper towel.
4. Roast chicken on the barbecue over a medium heat. 5-6 minutes each side for the breasts. For thighs and big pieces, the barbecue must be covered over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until completely cooked.
4. Chicken must be juicy, not dry. Season to taste.

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