Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken

Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken

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.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
4 chicken legs
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 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

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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 Fat18g 24%
Saturated Fat3g 16%
Cholesterol38mg 13%
Sodium573mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate15g 5%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars12g
Protein12g
Vitamin C4mg 21%
Calcium25mg 2%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium203mg 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.

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