Description
A deliciously marinated chicken recipe with a smoky flavor from chipotle peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced; from 1 (7-ounce) can)
- ¼ cup adobo sauce (from the can)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 dash kosher salt
- 1 dash ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- When ready to cook, remove chicken from marinade and set aside.
- 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℉.
Notes
- Allow the chicken to marinate for longer for a more intense flavor.
- Can be served with rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg