Best 5 Ancho Chile Marinade Recipes
Ancho chile marinade is a flavorful and versatile marinade that can be used to enhance the taste of a variety of dishes. Made from dried ancho chilies, this marinade adds a smoky, slightly sweet and spicy flavor to meats, vegetables, and even tofu. Whether you're looking for a marinade for grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or a flavorful sauce for enchiladas, ancho chile marinade is a great option. With its unique blend of spices and herbs, this marinade will add a delicious depth of flavor to your favorite recipes.
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ANCHO CHILE MARINADE
You can use any meat with this marinade. I have tried it with beef, pork, and even seafood. This recipe is directly from the Founder, CEO, and Chef of Chipotle Mexican Grill. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Provided by cervantesbrandi
Categories Meat
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak dry chiles in water overnight or until soft. Remove seeds. Add all ingredients except meat in food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Spread mixture over meat and refrigerate at least one hour, up to 24 hours.
- Heat grill to about 400 degrees, or if cooking inside heat small amount of oil in skillet or grill pan over high heat. Salt meat to taste. Grill meat about 4 minutes per side, depending upon thickness, until done.
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH ANCHO CHILE MARINADE
Provided by Jeanne Kelley
Categories Lamb Marinate Low Cal Backyard BBQ Dinner Grill Chill Grill/Barbecue Party Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine wine, oil, garlic, 3 tablespoons oregano, ancho chile powder, lemon juice, 1 green onion, sugar, salt, and pepper in blender. Blend mixture until smooth. Transfer marinade to 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add lamb and turn to coat evenly. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill lamb with some of marinade still clinging to surface until lamb is cooked to desired doneness, 15 to 16 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F). Transfer lamb to carving board. Let lamb rest 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely chop remaining green onion and 1 tablespoon oregano leaves; combine in small bowl.
- Thinly slice lamb across grain. Arrange lamb slices on platter. Pour over any accumulated juices. Sprinkle with onion-oregano mixture and serve.
- * Available in the spice section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets.
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL ANCHO CHILE MARINADE FOR MEAT RECIPE
I love Chipotle Mexican restaurant but it can get expensive to eat there. I found this recipe on recipegoldmine.com courtesy of Steve Ells, CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Enjoy!
Provided by Iron Woman
Categories Mexican
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak dry chiles in water overnight or until soft. Remove seeds. Add all ingredients except chicken in food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Spread mixture over chicken breasts and refrigerate at least one hour, up to 24 hours.
- Heat grill to about 400 degrees F, or if cooking inside, heat small amount of oil in skillet or grill pan over high heat. Salt chicken breasts to taste. Grill chicken breasts about4 minutes per side, depending upon thickness, until done.
- Serve with rice, black beans, or choice of side dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
ANCHO CHILE MARINADE FOR MEAT ALA CHIPOTLE
This is a recipe from a great "gourmet" taco joint called Chipotle. They have 2 things, Tacos and Burritos. This place it totally crave-worthy! If you ever get a chance, try their Carnitas soft tacos. So good!
Provided by Miss Erin C.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h8m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak dried chilis overnight in water until soft.
- Remove seeds.
- Add all ingredients, except chicken to a food processor, puree until smooth.
- Spread mixture evenly over chicken and refrigerate at least 1 hour, but up to 24 hours.
- Heat grill to 400°F.
- Salt chicken breasts to taste.
- Grill for about 4 minutes per side, until done.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
TOFU IN ANCHO CHILE LIME MARINADE
This recipe is loosely based from one provided by Rebar Restaurant in Victoria, BC. I haven't been there, or tried this yet, but the cookbook receives RAVE reviews on amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Rebar-Modern-Cookbook-Audrey-Alsterburg/dp/0968862306/sr=1-1/qid=1159824168/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-6607531-9980102?ie=UTF8&s=books
Provided by BelovedRooster
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time P1DT20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut tofu into slices 2"long by 1/2" wide.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a small pot and bring to to a boil.
- Simmer for 5 min, remove from heat and pour over tofu. Marinade in glass bowl for several hours or preferably overnight.
- Pour off marinade and bake tofu slices for 15 minutes in 350 degree oven, basting with remaining marinade each five minutes.
- Serve over rice, or mix with noodles and remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 561.3, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 10.9
Tips:
- Choose ripe, high-quality ancho chiles for the marinade. Look for chiles that are deep red in color and free of blemishes. Dry chiles can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
- Toast the chiles before using them to bring out their flavor. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or on a comal or griddle.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles before using them in the marinade. This will help to reduce the heat level of the marinade.
- Use a food processor or blender to make the marinade. This will help to create a smooth and consistent marinade.
- Marinate the meat or vegetables for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. The longer the meat or vegetables marinate, the more flavorful they will be.
- Cook the meat or vegetables over medium heat to prevent the marinade from burning. You can grill, broil, or pan-fry the meat or vegetables.
- Serve the meat or vegetables with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for ancho chile-marinated dishes include rice, beans, tortillas, and guacamole.
Conclusion:
Ancho chile marinade is a flavorful and versatile marinade that can be used to add a smoky, slightly sweet flavor to meat, vegetables, and even tofu. It is easy to make and can be used to create a variety of dishes. Whether you are grilling, broiling, or pan-frying, ancho chile marinade is a great way to add flavor to your next meal.
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