Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken

Name: Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 garlic cloves; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon paprika; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar; 0.25 cup olive oil; kosher salt to taste; 4 skinless chicken drumsticks

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This is a great, smokey, spicy marinade for chicken or firm fish. The marinade itself is very spicy, not to be used as a sauce. But the end result has just a little kick, not overpowering.

Submitted by Kevin Naughton

Updated on February 14, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 chicken legs

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Marinade:

3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 garlic cloves
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
kosher salt to taste
4 skinless chicken drumsticks

Directions

Place the chipotle peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, cumin, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, honey, vinegar, and olive oil into a blender. Puree until no pieces of garlic remain. Pour 1/4 of the marinade into a small dish and set aside. Rub a pinch of kosher salt into each chicken drumstick and place into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, shake, and seal. Marinade at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
Cook the chicken legs on the preheated grill until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Once the legs are completely cooked, baste well with the remaining marinade, cover the grill, and cook and additional 2 minutes per side to glaze.

Editor's Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268	Calories
18g	Fat
15g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	24%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 573mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 12g	23%
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 203mg	4%

* 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.

Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken

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