Chipotle Chicken
Chipotle chicken is the perfect dish for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a smoky chipotle sauce, grilled to perfection, and topped with fresh cilantro. With its delightful combination of heat and flavor, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends while bringing everyone together at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Blend chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag, pour in marinade, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (375°F or 190°C).
- Grill Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with tortillas or over greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg