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Spicy Chicken Marinade Recipe

This spicy chicken marinade has the best smoky heat, and the spiciness can be customized to your liking. Make the spicy chipotle marinade in just minutes then use it to flavor your favorite cut of chicken.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

  • ¼ ¼ cup neutral-flavored oil like avocado or canola
  • 12 12 ounce can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce see notes
  • 3 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
  • 1 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, sea salt, and pepper
  • 2 2 lb chicken see notes

Instructions

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  1. Add the oil, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to your food processor and blend for 1 minute. It's ok if the marinade is still a little chunky.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken and let it marinate in your fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Choose one of the methods below for cooking the chicken.
Bake
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  1. This is the simplest method. Put the marinade-covered chicken into a pan and pop it into your oven at 420 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless thighs - 12-15 minutes. Boneless breast - 20-30 minutes. Bone-in thighs and wings - 35-40 minutes. All cuts should be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stovetop
  1. Chicken breasts or boneless thighs work best for this method. Put the chicken, marinade, and ¼ cup of water into the pan, cover it and let it simmer gently for 8-10 minutes for thighs and 15-20 minutes for breasts. Add more water, if needed.
Grilled
  1. If you want to grill your spicy chicken, a grill mat will help keep your bbq clean. Boneless chicken thighs are your best option as they cook quickly so you won't risk burning the marinade.
Slow cooker
  1. Skinless chicken breast or thighs work best for a crockpot. Add the chicken, marinade, and ¼ cup of water and set the timer to cook for 2-3 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low.

Notes

  • This marinade makes enough for 16 boneless chicken thighs, 8 boneless chicken breasts, or 4 lbs. chicken wings.
  • For a less spicy experience, use ½ can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 chicken breast Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 910mg (38%) Potassium 230mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2285IU (46%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 chicken breast
Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 910mg 38%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2285IU 46%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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