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Grilled Chipotle Chicken (Chipotle Lime Marinade)
This succulent grilled Chipotle chicken recipe is smoky, spicy, and bursting with southwestern flavors, thanks to this amazing lime marinade. It's perfect for salads, burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 19 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 452 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- ¼ cup adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 small or 1 large lime
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- dash salt and pepper
- 2 pounds chicken
Instructions
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour into a sealable plastic bag or large dish. Add the chicken to the plastic bag or dish and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to cook, remove chicken from marinade and set aside.
- Pour the marinade into a saucepan, and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer for a couple of minutes, until thickened.
- For a smoother sauce, transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat (or place a skillet over medium-high heat).
- Add marinated chicken to the grill (or skillet) and brush liberally with the sauce. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes per side, brushing both sides with sauce.
- Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Store grilled Chipotle chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store grilled Chipotle chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Marinade for at least two hours.
- If grilling, lightly brush the grill with olive oil, this prevents the chicken from sticking and tearing.
- Ideally use a covered grill. A covered grill creates a sealed, oven-like environment that surrounds your food on all sides, which is especially important when you’re trying to thoroughly cook chicken.
- The finished chicken is great with some fresh lime juice squeezed on top.
- Serve with some rice, salad, or slice it up and use it in a wrap - delicious!
Nutrition Information
Calories
452kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
3333mg
(139%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
584IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 3333mg | 139% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 584IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.