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This Chipotle Chicken is marinated in a bold, sweet and spicy mixture with tasty herbs and spices, creating juicy, flavorful grilled chicken. Our absolute favorite chicken marinade!

Chipotle Chicken

Author Amber Brady
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 4)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro, (or Gourmet Garden Cilantro Paste)
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced; remove seeds to reduce spiciness (*I actually puree the whole can with adobo sauce and freeze ice cube portions which equal about 1 ½ Tbsp each; I use 1 cube, thawed)
  • 2 tsp adobo sauce, (if not using the pureed method I just talked about)
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • fresh limes, for serving

Instructions

  • In a bowl or gallon size zip-top bag, combine the brown sugar, cilantro, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. 
  • Add chicken and mix to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat grill. Once hot, cook chicken about 5-6 minutes per side over medium heat, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing to keep juices intact. 
  • Serve with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the chicken, if desired. (Highly recommended.)

Notes

*You may add 1 Tbsp oil (canola/vegetable/olive) if the marinade needs more moisture other than the chipotle pepper and adobo sauce.