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grilled chipotle lime chicken on a white plate with blue design next to a sprig of cilantro and lime

Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken

Brenda Lanzilli
Tender, juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in a blend of smokey chipotle peppers, citrusy lime, a touch of honey, and dried spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Course Dinner, Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine American, BBQ, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 4
Calories 542 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 2.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo plus 2 tbs of adobo sauce
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Using a food processor, blender, or immersion blender, process chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, oil, garlic, honey, and spices until smooth consistency.
  • Cover chicken with marinade in a container of choice and refrigerate for at least one hour. If you have more time, let it marinade for up to 4 hours.
  • When ready to cook, remove chicken from fridge and set aside at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  • Add the chicken to the grill and brush liberally with any leftover sauce. Close grill cover, Cook for approximately 6–7 minutes per side.
  • Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

Nutrition

Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 37gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 222mgSodium: 766mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chipotle, grilled chicken, lime, marinade
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