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Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken

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"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." — David Huntzinger

Directions

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.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate. Remove chicken from marinade, and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.
Grill chicken until juices run clear, turning frequently, about 20 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 6 hrs 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 25, 2008

The close up picture of the chicken is not this recipe. Please do not be confused this is not a sauce, but a marinade. Try this for extra spicy. Put you chicken in a strainer and then pour the marinade over it. All the little pieces of chipolte stick to the chicken. Tell me what you think. If I see you all like it I have a fresh salsa to go with it. nothing like you will ever see. Just wait for my next post. Buen Provecho

—David Huntzinger

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 26, 2010

Sorry, guess we are the minority here but we didn't care for this recipe. Had too much of a vinegar taste for us. Used it with skinless boneless thighs and marinated over night. Maybe it would have been better with skin on chicken, but as is and on skinless it didn't rock our world.

—thisgurlluvs2cook

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Feb 26, 2008

Very good. I used an entire 12 oz can of chipotle. Instead of a whole cut up chicken, I used boneless skinless breasts and thighs. Since it is winter and didn't want to use the charcoal grill, I broiled it using my gas stove. Turned out great. I can't wait to try them on the grill in the spring. I served along side Poblano stuffed with charizo, shrimp and rice from the food network site. Fabulous dinner.

—ryliesmommy

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Sep 18, 2008

I marinated the chicken over night, recipe as is, and it turned out excellent. Will for sure make again.

—PJS3434

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Oct 16, 2007

love this, I had a bbq and everyone wanted the recipe. the next time I made it I only had 1/2 the Worcestershire so i use 1/2 soysauce and it was great. good recipe david

—CHEFMAN1965

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Jul 19, 2008

This was out of this world and definitely the spiciest chicken I have ever eaten. I have searched everywhere for a truly spicy chicken without any sweetness and this is it! I would dare to say it rivals the flavor of the Chipotle Restaurant marinade. I followed the directions, using boneless skinless chicken breasts but I think you could leave out the salt entirely (not so great for you) and not miss it. After marinating for 7 hours and grilling for 4 minutes each on the George Foreman this made a very hot dish! Definitely great for the winter time on a cold day. Prepare to guzzle a gallon of water, though!

—Cathy

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Oct 29, 2008

Excellent marinade. I added more garlic and chipotles and bbq'd split chicken halves over lump charcoal with mesquite chunks. Very moist and flavorful... Oh, and that skin! A crispy delight! Thanks for the recipe.

—Sandy (AZ)

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Sep 04, 2008

Very good marinade. I used extra chipotle peppers and marinated the chicken overnight. Then I used the leftovers for enchiladas. Yum!

—Eblueiz11

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Nutrition

Calories
342 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
12.5 g
4%

Cholesterol
97 mg
32%

Fat
17.6 g
27%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
31.2 g
62%

Sodium
1160 mg
46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 342
Calories from Fat: 159

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.6g 27 %
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24 %
Cholesterol 97mg 32 %
Sodium 1160mg 46 %
** Potassium 723mg 20 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.5g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 31.2g 62 %
** Sugars 5.3g
** Vitamin A 21 %
** Vitamin C 17 %
** Calcium 10 %
** Iron 50 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 78 %
** Vitamin B6 34 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.