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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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 279 kcal

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.