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Grilled Chipotle Chicken Recipe

A smoky, zesty chipotle-and-lime chicken that's just as good in tacos and salads as it is straight off the grill.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American/Mexican
Keyword: grilled spicy chicken, main dish, marinated, quick, zesty
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts boneless chicken thighs will work too
  • 3 chipotle peppers chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions

  • At least an hour before serving, chop 3 chipotle peppers, combine them in a non reactive bowl with 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 clove garlic (crushed) and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts to the marinade. Marinate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat a gas grill, charcoal grill or grill pan at medium - high heat. Once the pan or grill is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 10 to 12 minutes on one side, flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F or about 10 minutes longer.

Notes

Freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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