Tamarind Tequila Glaze for Roasted or Grilled Chicken

Little known fact, although tequila is much more Mexican than Caribbean, the agave cactus that is used for making tequila has made its way to the Caribbean. All over the hillsides of the Caribbean islands you will find the agave cactus.

Tamarind is a sharp flavored fruit. You can get tamarind juice concentrate in the ethnic section of your local grocery store or at your local Caribbean or Middle East grocery or purchase online.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup tequila
• ¼ cup tamarind juice concentrate
• ¼ cup lime juice (fresh preferred)
• 1 serrano or jalepeno pepper

Process:

1. Seed and remove ribs from peppers and finely mince
   
   
2. Combine all ingredients in bowl
   
   
3. Marinade meat overnight before roasting or grilling
   
   
4. If roasting, you can mix pan drippings with arrowroot, corn starch or flour to desired thickness to use as a sauce or gravy