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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
- 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.
- 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.
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Bake
- 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.
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Stovetop
- 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
- 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
- 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.