Chipotle Chicken Marinade

Sweet and smoky, this Chipotle Chicken Marinade has fresh garlic, chipotles and cumin with a touch of honey. Perfect with shrimp, chicken or beef.

Course Mains & Entrees

Cuisine Tex Mex

Keyword chicken, chipotle, grilling, Grilling Recipes, healthy recipe, marinade, Mexican, spicy

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Rest Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 312

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

KitchenAid Cordless 5-cup Food Chopper

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds total weight
2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo
3 medium garlic cloves smashed and peeled
2 tablespoons lime juice or 1/2 a juicy lime
1 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin

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Instructions

PREP THE CHICKEN:

Start by pounding your chicken breast to even thickness. I do this by adding 1 to 2 chicken breasts (at a time) into a gallon-size resealable bag. You can also do this in between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use the flat side of a meat tenderizer and pound the thickest part until it’s a uniform thickness. Remove and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
Transfer pounded chicken breasts to a bowl or resealable bag.

MAKE THE MARINADE:

In a mini food processor add chipotles, garlic, lime juice, avocado oil, honey, salt, pepper and cumin.
Secure the lid and process until thick and only slightly chunky.
Pour the marinade over chicken and marinade for 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.

GRILL THE CHICKEN:

Heat your grill to 500°. Once hot grill the chicken 4 to 6 minutes a side or until fully cooked.
Let rest for 5 minutes under foil before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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