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!
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.
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ¼ cup adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, ¼ cup olive oil, Juice of 2 small or 1 large lime, 3 cloves garlic, dash salt and pepper
When ready to cook, remove chicken from marinade and set aside.
2 pounds chicken
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
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!
Storage: Store grilled Chipotle chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.