Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: David Huntzinger  PHOTO BY: Sandy (AZ) 

"This chicken is grilled after being marinated in a spicy marinade. The chipotle chiles give the marinade its smoky flavor. You can increase the heat to your liking with your favorite hot sauce. Habanero hot sauce works best, as very little is needed to increase the heat without changing the flavor of the marinade. I think mesquite charcoal works best as it enhances the flavor."
Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken Recipe
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  6 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 6 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chilies with some of the adobo sauce
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • hot sauce to taste (optional)
  • 2 cups Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 (3 pound) whole chickens, cut into pieces

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place garlic, onion, chipotle peppers, and vinegar into a blender. Puree until smooth, then add water, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until incorporated, then add Worcestershire until mixed. Pour marinade over chicken in a large bowl, and toss to coat. Cover, and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours to overnight.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate. Remove chicken from marinade, and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.
  3. Grill chicken until juices run clear, turning frequently, about 20 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2008 by David Huntzinger 
The close up picture of the chicken is not this recipe. Please do not be confused this is not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by ryliesmommy 
Very good. I used an entire 12 oz can of chipotle. Instead of a whole cut up chicken, I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by CHEFMAN1965 
love this, I had a bbq and everyone wanted the recipe. the next time I made it I only had 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by PJS3434 
I marinated the chicken over night, recipe as is, and it turned out excellent. Will for sure... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2008 by Cathy 
This was out of this world and definitely the spiciest chicken I have ever eaten. I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by Eblueiz11 
Very good marinade. I used extra chipotle peppers and marinated the chicken overnight. Then I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by JHOOBSTER 
This is the best chicken we have ever had! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2008 by Sandy (AZ) 
Excellent marinade. I added more garlic and chipotles and bbq'd split chicken halves over lump... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by lgilli 
Great flavor! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2009 by DaisyB 
Delicious and easy. MORE


 
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Photo by David Huntzinger

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Marcos, California, USA
Living In: Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras

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Nutritional Information
Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 342

  • Total Fat: 17.6g
  • Cholesterol: 97mg
  • Sodium: 1160mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 31.2g

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