Best 6 Chipotle Chicken Drummettes Recipes

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Indulge in a flavorful culinary journey with our tantalizing Chipotle Chicken Drummettes, a true delight for your taste buds. Marinated in a zesty blend of chipotle peppers, garlic, and aromatic spices, these chicken drummettes pack a punch of smoky heat that will leave you craving more. Perfectly crispy on the outside yet tender and juicy on the inside, these drummettes are sure to be a hit at your next party or backyard barbecue.

Accompanying the Chipotle Chicken Drummettes recipe, you'll also find a selection of equally delectable dishes to complement your meal. Treat yourself to the creamy and indulgent Chipotle Ranch Dressing, a perfect dipping sauce that adds a cooling touch to the spicy drummettes. For a refreshing and tangy side, try the Chipotle Slaw, a delightful combination of shredded cabbage, carrots, and a zesty chipotle-lime dressing.

And to satisfy your sweet cravings, the Chipotle Pineapple Salsa will tantalize your taste buds with its unique blend of sweet pineapple, smoky chipotle peppers, and a hint of cilantro. Whether you're a fan of spicy cuisine or simply seeking new flavor combinations, these recipes are guaranteed to elevate your culinary experience to new heights.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN DRUMETTES W/ AVACADO SAUCE



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Provided by Divas Can Cook

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 23

20 fresh chicken drumettes or wings
1/4 cup mayonnaise
CHIPOTLE SEASONING RUB
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (can more if desired)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay w/ Blackening seasoning (optional, but yum!)
2 teaspoons chipotle powder (add more if you like heat)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
can also add a bit of dried cilantro if desired
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro (garnish)
AVOCADO SAUCE
1 avocado
5 Tablespoons sour cream
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
Juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Brush wings with mayonnaise.
  • Mix together chipotle seasoning spices.
  • Sprinkle spice mixture generously over chicken. Use your hands to really work the spices into the chicken.
  • Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Arrange chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet brushed lightly with oil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Drain off the juice.
  • Return chicken to oven and broil to crisp up the skin. Watch carefully, this only takes a few minutes.
  • Arrange chicken on a platter and garnish with fresh cut cilantro and the juice of 1 fresh lime.
  • Make the avocado sauce by pureeing avocado and sour cream. Add in cilantro, garlic and enough water to thin it out (if desire) Puree until smooth. Stir in lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CHILI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large dice
One 12-ounce bottle good beer, preferably Mexican
One 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (use less if desired)
1/4 cup masa harina
5 limes, 1 juiced, 4 cut into wedges
1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated
16 ounces sour cream
5 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for a few minutes until the onions soften. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned. Add three-quarters of the beer, reserving the rest, then cook for a couple of minutes to reduce. Add the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, chile powder, cumin, salt and chipotles and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and cook for 1 hour.
  • Combine the masa harina with the rest of the beer and stir to make a paste. Add this into the chili, along with the lime juice. Stir and cook until thick, 10 more minutes.
  • Serve with the grated cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro and lime wedges for squeezing.

MAPLE CHICKEN DRUMMIES



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Maple syrup is the surprise that makes these chicken drummies finger-lickin' good!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup real maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
2 pounds (about 20) chicken drummettes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Mix all ingredients except chicken. Place chicken in ungreased pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Pour syrup mixture over chicken; turn chicken to coat.
  • Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes, turning once and brushing with sauce after 30 minutes, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN DRUMETTES



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Make and share this Chipotle Chicken Drumettes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazy gourmet

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 appetizers, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (16 ounce) packages chicken wings or 2 (16 ounce) packages chicken drummettes
3/4 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Heat of to 375°F Line 13x9 inch pan with fil. Arrange drummettes in a single layer on foil lined pan.
  • In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Microwave on high for one minute or until sugar is dissolved, stirring once halfway through cooking. Pour sauce over drummettes to cover.
  • Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Turn drummettes over, bake an additional 20 to 30 minues or until drummettes are glazed, fork tender and no longer pink next to the bone.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 94, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.8

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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Great Mexican dish! Spiciness can be altered by adding or subtracting to amount of chipotle pepper seeds.

Provided by Bethany Gorski

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Broiled

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons sour cream
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup sour cream
10 ounces baby spinach, rinsed
½ cup chicken broth
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chopped chile peppers with 2 tablespoons sour cream. Mix together and spread mixture over chicken breasts. Sprinkle lightly with salt to taste, cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Place marinated chicken in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish and broil for about 5 minutes (rack should be about 6 inches from the top.) Pour 1 cup sour cream around edges of chicken and turn over chicken breasts. Broil for an additional 5 minutes. Sour cream should be lightly brown on the edges. Move breasts into a separate dish and cover to keep warm. Set aside.
  • Pour leftover broiled sour cream into a medium saucepan over high heat. Add spinach, broth and salt to taste. Boil for about 1 minute until all melted and mixed together. Pour mixture over chicken breasts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 387.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CHICKEN



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Just a small amount of effort for this delicious and healthy meal. You can use this chicken for tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, or fajitas. Just add your favorite toppings such as lettuce, salsa, rice, beans, cheese, or sour cream. Enjoy!

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 18h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ounce dried chipotle chile pepper
1 ounce dried ancho chile pepper
½ cup water
½ red onion, cut into small chunks
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Place chipotle chile pepper and ancho chile pepper in a bowl; pour in water. Cover bowl and let sit until peppers are softened, at least 10 to 12 hours. Drain water and remove seeds from peppers.
  • Blend chile peppers, red onion, garlic, sea salt, cumin, oregano, and black pepper in a blender until a coarse paste forms; add olive oil and blend until marinade is smooth.
  • Pound chicken thighs flat with a meat mallet and trim excess skin. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade. Turn chicken several times to coat. Seal bag and marinate at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill with top and bottom plates for medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 526.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier skin, pat the chicken drummettes dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of chipotle powder.
  • Serve the chicken drummettes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or barbecue sauce.
  • For a healthier version, bake the chicken drummettes instead of frying them.

Conclusion:

These chipotle chicken drummettes are the perfect party food or game day snack. They're easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy appetizer, give these chipotle chicken drummettes a try!

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