Best 5 Chipotle Marinade For Grilled Chicken Recipes
Chipotle marinade for grilled chicken is a flavorful and versatile marinade that adds a smoky, slightly spicy taste to your poultry. This marinade is easy to make and can be used on boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or wings. Chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and a host of other seasonings come together to create a marinade that infuses chicken with a deep, rich flavor. Grilling the chicken after marinating enhances the smoky flavor and creates a tender, juicy texture while the addition of fresh herbs adds a touch of brightness to the dish. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply seeking a delicious weeknight meal, this chipotle marinade for grilled chicken is sure to tantalize your taste buds and become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.
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CHIPOTLE MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN
This is a great, smokey, spicy marinade for chicken or firm fish. The marinade itself is very spicy, not to be used as a sauce. But the end result has just a little kick, not overpowering.
Provided by Kevin Naughton
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chipotle peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, cumin, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, honey, vinegar, and olive oil into a blender. Puree until no pieces of garlic remain. Pour 1/4 of the marinade into a small dish and set aside. Rub a pinch of kosher salt into each chicken drumstick and place into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, shake, and seal. Marinade at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the chicken legs on the preheated grill until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Once the legs are completely cooked, baste well with the remaining marinade, cover the grill, and cook and additional 2 minutes per side to glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 573.2 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
CHIPOTLE MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN
This makes a thick, delicious paste that coats the chicken with tons of flavor. I like to make more than one batch at a time, apportioned into quart-sized ziplocs containing enough marinade for two chicken breasts. I freeze my chicken in the same bag with the marinade; the night before I intend to grill, I put the whole bag in the fridge and let it defrost / marinade overnight and all through the next day. I like to serve some fresh, homemade pico de gallo on top. Note: When I open a new can of chipotles, I always freeze them individually with the adobo sauce split evenly among each "batch." Therefore, I'm not positive about the amount of adobo sauce I add, but the 1 tablespoon listed below is a decent approximation!
Provided by Robyns Cookin
Categories Spicy
Time 15m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add all ingredients into the work bowl of a food processor.
- Process until pureed.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl or ziploc bag, add chicken, and let sit in marinade overnight.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side.
GRILLED CHICKEN MARINADE
Simply the best chicken marinade for any occasion. Works wonderfully on top of a salad.
Provided by Jennifer
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain and discard marinade.
- Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN MARINADE
This easy Chipotle Chicken Marinade combines some of my favorite Mexican flavors, chipotles in adobo sauce and fresh lime! Add some staple spices and you have a delightful flavor combined and ready to really take a simple piece of chicken to fiesta-worthy heights!
Provided by Angela
Categories Marinade
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Stir together.
- Pour marinade in a Ziplock bag.
- Add the chicken and press out any air in the bag and seal.
- Massage the marinade into the chicken through the bag.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before use. A 24-hour marinade will yield the best results for marinade flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 6179 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
Steps:
- Place the first 12 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer marinade to a large bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a good quality olive oil for the marinade. It will add flavor and help keep the chicken moist.
- Be sure to whisk the marinade ingredients together until well combined. This will help the flavors evenly coat the chicken.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. This will give the flavors time to penetrate the chicken.
- If you're short on time, you can marinate the chicken for just 15 minutes. Just be sure to turn the chicken a few times so that it marinates evenly.
- When grilling the chicken, be sure to cook it over medium heat. This will help prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken.
Conclusion:
Chipotle marinade is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to grilled chicken. The combination of chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, and spices creates a marinade that is both flavorful and slightly spicy. Whether you're grilling chicken breasts, thighs, or wings, this marinade is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy way to grill chicken, give this chipotle marinade a try.
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