How to Make Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

This recipe for Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken is the perfect dish for a summer barbecue or an easy weeknight dinner. The chipotle marinade adds a smoky and spicy flavor to the chicken, and grilling it gives it a delicious charred and juicy texture. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just whipping up a quick meal for yourself, this recipe is sure to impress.

The key to this recipe is the chipotle marinade, which is made from a combination of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, gar...

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Ingredients

  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 4 skinless chicken drumsticks

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken legs

  • Place the chipotle peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, cumin, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, honey, vinegar, and olive oil into a blender. Puree until no pieces of garlic remain. Pour 1/4 of the marinade into a small dish and set aside. Rub a pinch of kosher salt into each chicken drumstick and place into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, shake, and seal. Marinade at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook the chicken legs on the preheated grill until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Once the legs are completely cooked, baste well with the remaining marinade, cover the grill, and cook and additional 2 minutes per side to glaze.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 573mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 203mg