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Grilled Spicy Chipotle Chicken

Eunice Huerta
Grilled Spicy Chipotle Chicken has a fantastic flavor and the meat is very moist. The sweetness of the honey is perfect, and then it is followed by the spiciness from the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce + 3 tbsp of adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds about 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or (6) bone-in chicken thighs

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into the blender or small food processor and puree for a few moments. Pour the marinade over the chicken in an airtight container or large ziplock bag and shake to coat each of the pieces.
  • Marinate for 4 hours to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Grill chicken or oven bake till the internal temperature of 165 F degrees
  • Let it rest 5-10 mins before serving. Serve with your favorite side, or cut into bite-size pieces for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.
Keyword Spicy chipotle chicken, spicy grilled chipotle chicken, recipe for chipotle chicken, Mexican chipotle grill chicken
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