**Grilled Chipotle Chicken: A Flavorful and Easy Summer Dish**
Fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy the smoky, spicy flavor of grilled chipotle chicken. This marinade, made with a blend of chipotles in adobo, lime juice, garlic, and spices, infuses chicken with a delicious taste that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you prefer chicken breasts, thighs, or wings, this marinade is versatile and can be used with any cut of chicken. Once the chicken is marinated, simply grill it to perfection and serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal. This recipe also includes a variation for grilled chipotle chicken tacos, a fun and flavorful way to enjoy this dish. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, grilled chipotle chicken is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or summer gathering.
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN MARINADE
This easy Chipotle Chicken Marinade combines some of my favorite Mexican flavors, chipotles in adobo sauce and fresh lime! Add some staple spices and you have a delightful flavor combined and ready to really take a simple piece of chicken to fiesta-worthy heights!
Provided by Angela
Categories Marinade
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Stir together.
- Pour marinade in a Ziplock bag.
- Add the chicken and press out any air in the bag and seal.
- Massage the marinade into the chicken through the bag.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before use. A 24-hour marinade will yield the best results for marinade flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 6179 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHIPOTLE MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN
This is a great, smokey, spicy marinade for chicken or firm fish. The marinade itself is very spicy, not to be used as a sauce. But the end result has just a little kick, not overpowering.
Provided by Kevin Naughton
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chipotle peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, cumin, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, honey, vinegar, and olive oil into a blender. Puree until no pieces of garlic remain. Pour 1/4 of the marinade into a small dish and set aside. Rub a pinch of kosher salt into each chicken drumstick and place into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, shake, and seal. Marinade at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the chicken legs on the preheated grill until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Once the legs are completely cooked, baste well with the remaining marinade, cover the grill, and cook and additional 2 minutes per side to glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 573.2 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
GRILLED MAPLE-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
This is a great weeknight recipe, as it's quick to make. The chicken can be left in the maple-chipotle marinade overnight or cooked shortly after mixing. A favorite in our house!
Provided by Amelia
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chicken breasts, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, chipotle powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne, and celery salt into a marinating container and mix well. Let chicken marinate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place marinated chicken breasts on the center of the grill, reserving remaining marinade. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, spreading remaining marinade over chicken using a basting brush every few minutes to properly glaze. Flip and continue to cook and baste until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 804.9 mg, Sugar 38.8 g
CHIPOTLE-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN
Provided by Alexis Touchet
Categories Chicken Marinate Quick & Easy Lime Hot Pepper Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
- While coals are lighting, stir together lime juice, oil, Tabasco, and salt in a liquid-measuring cup. Put chicken in a large sealable bag and add 1/3 cup marinade (reserve remainder in cup). Seal bag, forcing out excess air, and marinate chicken at room temperature, about 15 minutes. Stir honey into remaining marinade until dissolved to make sauce.
- Grill chicken (discarding marinade in bag) on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning chicken over occasionally and moving it to avoid flare-ups if necessary, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total.
- Brush both sides of chicken with some of reserved sauce, then continue to grill, turning over once, until lightly browned, about 1 minute more. Serve chicken drizzled with remaining sauce.
COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CHICKEN
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
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
CHIPOTLE MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN
This makes a thick, delicious paste that coats the chicken with tons of flavor. I like to make more than one batch at a time, apportioned into quart-sized ziplocs containing enough marinade for two chicken breasts. I freeze my chicken in the same bag with the marinade; the night before I intend to grill, I put the whole bag in the fridge and let it defrost / marinade overnight and all through the next day. I like to serve some fresh, homemade pico de gallo on top. Note: When I open a new can of chipotles, I always freeze them individually with the adobo sauce split evenly among each "batch." Therefore, I'm not positive about the amount of adobo sauce I add, but the 1 tablespoon listed below is a decent approximation!
Provided by Robyns Cookin
Categories Spicy
Time 15m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add all ingredients into the work bowl of a food processor.
- Process until pureed.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl or ziploc bag, add chicken, and let sit in marinade overnight.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side.
Tips:
- To make the most flavorful marinade, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
- Give the chicken plenty of time to marinate, at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
- If you're short on time, you can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes, but the flavor won't be as developed.
- When grilling the chicken, cook it over medium heat so that it doesn't dry out.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving so that the juices can redistribute.
Conclusion:
Chipotle marinade is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your grilled chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a marinade that will give your chicken a smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor. Whether you're grilling chicken breasts, thighs, or wings, this marinade is sure to please everyone at your next barbecue.
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