Grilled Adobo Chicken
This spicy Grilled Adobo Chicken is made with chipotles in adobo and totally gives Chipotle house chicken vibes. Perfect for meal prep!
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
- 2 chipotles in adobo
- 3 tbsp sauce from chipotles in adobo
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp each: Mexican oregano, cumin
Instructions
- Add 2 chipotles in adobo, 3 tbsp sauce from chipotles in adobo, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp each: Mexican oregano, cumin to a small food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pound 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast to even thickness and place in a resealable container or bag.
- Pour marinade over chicken and massage until it is evenly coated. Cover and set aside to rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator while you preheat the grill. Pre-heat the grill to 450°F.
- Rub the grill grates with oil or spray with non-stick grill spray. Allow excess marinade to drip from the chicken before adding it, "nice" side down to the grill. Grill for 6 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g