chipotle chicken
Smoky chipotles, garlic, and honey combine to create a flavorful Chipotle Chicken Marinade that is perfect for adding a southwestern twist to your chicken dishes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic large, minced
- 4.5 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can be frozen
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, bone-in or boneless
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine olive oil, honey, garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken in an airtight container or large ziplock bag and shake to coat all pieces evenly.
- Refrigerate and marinate the chicken for at least 6 hours, turning or shaking the bag occasionally for even flavor.
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Arrange the chicken skin side up on a rimmed baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast chicken in the oven until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 35-40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
This marinade offers a perfect balance of smoky heat and sweetness. Try it with different cuts of chicken or as a flavorful topping for salads and bowls.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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