Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe
This Mexican-inspired grilled chipotle chicken is smoky and hot, and it’s marinated in the tastiest sauce. The chipotle chicken can be grilled in advance and reheated on busy weeknights, or it can be marinated and then grilled after work. Use it in this nutritious bowl, salads, tacos, or spaghetti. Serve it with Mexican Slaw.
Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe
Our Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe is perfect for your next backyard barbecue! Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 chipotle peppers
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- 1 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Place marinade ingredients in a food processor and process into a paste. Place the chicken and marinade in a ziplock bag and massage well to mix and coat all sides well
- Grill each side of chicken 6-7 minutes, or until good grill marks appear. Lower heat and move chicken to cooler side of the grill and continue to grill until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Let it rest 5-10 mins before serving and squeeze with lime. Sprinkle with optional cilantro.
