Tequila Lime Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tbsp lime zest
    1/2 cup lime juice
    1 cup orange juice
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
    3 tbsp vegetable oil
    2 tbsp minced garlic
    2 tbsp tequila
    1 tbsp honey
    1 None whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
    None None small hot peppers, fresh cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, to garnish
Preparation
    Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, herbs, vegetable oil, garlic, tequila and honey. Season then divide marinade in half. Place half in a ziploc bag along with the chicken. Marinate for 1 hour.
    Preheat grill. Pat chicken dry then coat with oil. Grill for 20 mins over medium heat, turning once and basting occasionally with reserved marinade, until internal temperature is 175\u00b0F. Let rest for 10 mins then serve garnished with hot peppers, cilantro and lime wedges.

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