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July 24, 2018 Chicken & Poultry Recipes

Mexican Grilled Chipotle Chicken

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Smoky and spicy this Mexican Grilled Chipotle Chicken is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work. Serve it up with Mexican Slaw or use in this healthy bowl, or salads, tacos, or pasta. So EASY and oh so tasty! 

Smoky, spicy and delicious, this Grilled Chipotle Chicken Recipe is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work.

Hello beautiful world!  Don’t you love mornings, when the sun is shining and the day is still brand new? Every morning,  a fresh start. This is an oldie around here but since it’s grilling season I thought I’d bring it back into rotation for you. This Mexican Grilled Chipotle Chicken Recipe – so simple, but full of amazing flavor – smoky, spicy and deep, we had forgotten how delicious they are!

But what is nice about this is you can grill them ahead for the busy workweek, then pull them out and reheat them as you need them. Or marinate them ahead, and grill them as you need them. Either way, they are delicious in tacos, burrito bowls, salads and wraps, or simply on their own with a side of grilled corn or veggies. A super tasty all-around flavor bomb that will make your taste buds happpppppppy.

Oh ya, and did I mention, low-carb and paleo? 😉

Smoky, spicy and delicious, this Mexican Grilled Chipotle Chicken is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work. Use in burrito bowls, salads, tacos, or pasta. So EASY and oh so tasty! #chipotlechicken #grilledchicken #chicken #chipotle #grilled

If you are wondering how to make the best Mexican Grilled Chipotle Chicken ever … here’s how. Today I’ve used chicken thighs ( which stay really moist) but feel free to use chicken breast.

Make the flavorful chipotle marinade by blending the marinade ingredients into a paste in the food processor. Using canned chipotles along with the adobo sauce gives this the best flavor!

Place the chicken and marinade in a ziplock bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate for 20 minutes, or up to 3 days. Ideally, you will have the best flavor letting this marinate at least a few hours or overnight,  but in a pinch, just feel free to grill right away. I’ve done it and it will still be good.

Smoky, spicy and delicious, this Grilled Chipotle Chicken is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work. Use in burrito bowls, salads, tacos, or pasta. So EASY and oh so tasty! #chipotlechicken #grilledchicken #chicken #chipotle #grilled

Give the Mexican grilled Chipotle Chicken a good sear on both sides over medium-high heat, then turn the grill down, or move the chicken to a cooler part of the grill  and cook on low heat until cooked through ( 165F). A little charring is goes a long way here.  Of course you can add other veggies to the grill at the same time.

Smoky, spicy and delicious, this Grilled Chipotle Chicken is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work. Use in burrito bowls, salads, tacos, or pasta. So EASY and oh so tasty! #chipotlechicken #grilledchicken #chicken #chipotle #grilled

Let the chicken rest 5-10 minutes before cutting and squeeze with lime. Don’t forget the lime! So delicious!

Smoky, spicy and delicious, this Grilled Chipotle Chicken is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work. Use in burrito bowls, salads, tacos, or pasta. So EASY and oh so tasty! #chipotlechicken #grilledchicken #chicken #chipotle #grilled

Now the Grilled Chipotle chicken is ready to use on salads, in healthy burrito bowls, in tacos or wraps…or even tossed in pasta. You will come up with a hundred uses!

Smoky, spicy and delicious, this Grilled Chipotle Chicken is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work. Use in burrito bowls, salads, tacos, or pasta. So EASY and oh so tasty! #chipotlechicken #grilledchicken #chicken #chipotle #grilled

Healthy, Easy, Chipotle Grilled Chicken Salad with Grilled Corn, Peppers and Arugula, over a bed of optional quinoa with grilled scallions, avocado and a simple Chipotle Lime Dressing.  Sub MEXICAN TOFU for the Chicken for a vegan version! #chipotlechicken #mexicansalad #chickensalad #grilledchicken

Serve it like we have here in this Chipotle Chicken Salad with corn peppers and quinoa or with a simple Mexican Slaw!

For more summer grilling inspiration, take a look at these Healthy Delicious Grilling Recipes 

Don’t feel like grilling? Here’s an easy stove-top version (or Instant Pot) Chicken Carnitas Recipe 

Hope your week is going well. xo

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Mexican Grilled Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Grilled chipotle chicken

★★★★★

4.9 from 11 reviews

Smoky, spicy and delicious, this Grilled Chipotle Chicken is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work. Use in burrito bowls, salads, tacos, or pasta. So EASY and oh so tasty!

  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: Chicken, main, palo, gluten-free
  • Method: grilled
  • Cuisine: mexican, southwest
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts ( boneless, skinless)

Chipotle Marinade:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 chipotle peppers (canned) plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce ( juice from can)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 ½  tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt ( 1 teaspoon per pound)

Garnish: lime juice and cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Place marinade ingredients in a food processor and process into a paste. Place the chicken and marinade in a ziplock bag and massage well to mix and coat all sides well. (Or brush all sides well with marinade and place in a container.) Marinate 20 mins or up to 3 days.
  3. Grill each side of chicken 6-7 minutes, or until good grill marks appear. Lower heat and move chicken to cooler side of the grill and continue to grill until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165F.
  4. Let it rest 5-10 mins before serving and squeeze with lime. Sprinkle with optional cilantro.

Notes

These can be grilled ahead and will keep 3-4 days in the fridge. Or marinated ahead for up to 3 days.

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  1. Lauren says

    November 17, 2019 at 3:26 pm

    I had searched forever for a good spicy marinade after tasting this amazing tri tip we found at Costco… We’ve never seen it again but then I came across your recipe. I fudge it a little and add an entire can of chipotle chiles and measure garlic/spices by hand, but this is amazing. Try it on filet mignon if you want mouth watering amazement. Thank you thank you thank you.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      November 17, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      Welcome, glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Kim says

    September 20, 2019 at 11:23 am

    Very good flavor, the only thing I did different was adding chipotle peppers. We’d like it spicy.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    August 25, 2019 at 9:54 am

    So incredibly yummy. I don’t normally take the time to write reviews, but I had to give credit where it was due!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Cris says

    August 09, 2019 at 10:13 am

    I can’t wait to try this! I’m going to marinate my chicken tonight! How would you cook ahead and reheat? Thanks

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      August 09, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      Thighs are forgiving. Just grill, chill, and reheat in a 350-400 F oven (uncovered) till warmed through ( 20-25 minutes) or microwave.

      Reply
  5. Theresa says

    July 21, 2019 at 10:42 am

    So easy and flavorful. I served it with avocado, cilantro and lime. Loved how it came together so quickly and the family loved it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Tati says

    July 14, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    This was so delicious!! i added a littel fesh lime juice to the marinade. i love the rcipies on this site! Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Seth says

    June 21, 2019 at 6:35 am

    This is the best! We served this to friends we had over and they loved it too. We both thought it was as good as any restaurant.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Stephanie Carney says

    March 11, 2019 at 9:07 am

    I’m soo glad I stumbled upon this recipe. I’ve made this chicken at least a dozen times now! It always turns out fantastic every time. And It keeps my Husband away from Taco Bell! Lol! Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  9. Scott says

    March 05, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    Third time I’ve made this in two weeks. AMAZING! My family can’t get enough of it! Also, it’s great to buy excess and use for meal prep. Can’t go wrong! Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      March 06, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      Im so glad you like it!!!

      Reply
  10. regalorecetas says

    August 26, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    This recipe is fantastic! I will recommend it to all my family and friends, thank you for sharing with us!

    Reply
  11. Kim says

    August 25, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    Excellent recipe! Made it for a potluck yesterday and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked me to share the recipe! Very very flavorful! Great for a summer BBQ!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      August 25, 2018 at 11:49 pm

      Awesome Kim! Glad everyone enjoyed and thanks so much for sharing. Always appreciated. xoxo

      Reply
  12. Alyssa Salwen says

    August 25, 2018 at 8:45 am

    This recipe was absolutely delicious! I want to congratulate you on the accolades for your blog. The photography is sublime and really makes me want to try your recipes.

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      August 25, 2018 at 11:50 pm

      Yay! thanks Alyssa, Im so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  13. Andrea says

    August 23, 2018 at 8:11 am

    This is a fantastic recipe. I made it last week and will again tonight for a casual dinner party. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      August 23, 2018 at 8:20 am

      Awesome Andrea, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        August 25, 2018 at 3:42 pm

        PS. Thanks, again, Sylvia. My very-foodie friends (one owns a very popular restaurant in Vancouver, BC) said this was the best chicken they have ever had!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Sylvia Fountaine says

          August 25, 2018 at 11:48 pm

          Wow, thanks! So great to hear!

          Reply
  14. Kelly says

    August 01, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    This is my favorite new recipe this year. Absolutely fantastic. Don’t be afraid to marinate it the entire three days!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      August 02, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      Yay, Kelly! thanks for the feedback and rating! Appreciated!

      Reply
  15. Julie Yamamoto says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    Oh, man! I threw together the marinade, added it to the chicken thighs, froze them overnight, and took them on our camping trip. So easy, and SUPER tasty! We loved the smoky heat, and they grilled up beautifully over the campfire! So good!

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      August 02, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      Awesome, so glad you liked it!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  16. C C says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:30 am

    Oldie but goodie. Love this grill chicken. I’ve made it as a split chicken, thighs, drum sticks, wings and Breast are juicy not dried out.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Jesse says

    July 25, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Is that green onion you have grilled with it in the photo?

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      July 25, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      yes, grilled green onions. 🙂

      Reply

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