Sweet and Tangy Chipotle Chicken
September 06, 2022
If you have 5 minutes and a blender, you have homemade marinade!
This simple and quick grilled chipotle chicken recipe packs a smoky punch, complemented by the sweet and tangy flavors of honey and lime. Simply marinate and grill for an easy summer weeknight meal.
- Course: Dinner, Tailgate
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Servings 6 people
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 16 mins
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (i.e. Embasa brand)
- 1 handful cilantro leaves
- 1 juice of lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, chipotles, cilantro and lime juice.
- Blend until the marinade is thick but not chunky.
- Pour over chicken and marinate for at least four hours {remove 30 minutes prior to grilling}.
- Heat your grill to medium/medium high heat and grill the chicken 6 to 8 minutes a side or until no longer pink.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.