3tablespoonslime juiceor the juice from 1 large lime
1 ½ - 2 ½tablespoonsdiced canned chipotles with adobo sauce
2lbsboneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs**
¼cupcilantrochopped
Lime slices
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, garlic, cumin, oregano, lime juice, and chipotles in adobo sauce until combined.
Add the chicken to the marinade (or, add the chicken to a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over) and turn the chicken in the marinade until covered.
Zip up the bag or cover your mixing bowl and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 12 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium to medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping every 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the chicken juices run clear.
Remove the chicken from the grill. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes.
Sprinkle the chicken with chopped cilantro and garnish with lime slices. Serve hot!
Notes
*For best results, use dried Mexican oregano. ** Bone-in chicken parts can also be used for this recipe. Marinate them on the longer side and cook them an extra 5-10 minutes on medium-low to medium heat or until 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the chicken.
Leftover chicken keeps covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. The raw chicken also freezes well in the marinade. Just freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost the chicken in the refrigerator for 24-36 hours before cooking.
To make this chicken on the stovetop, drain the chicken from the marinade and saute it in a non-stick pan sprayed with cooking spray or olive oil over medium heat for 9-12 minutes, flipping every 2 or 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
This recipe is very easily doubled, tripled, or multiplied by any factor. Just multiply each ingredient by the multiple you'd like and follow the recipe as directed.
You can find canned chipotles at most major grocery store chains and on Amazon.
Adjust the heat of this recipe by adjusting the amount of chipotle pepper used. 1 ½ tablespoons adds a smoky flavor to the recipe whereas 2 ½ tablespoons brings some heat.
Save marinating time while imparting great flavor on your chicken by cutting the chicken into smaller pieces before marinating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 of the recipe, without the marinade drainedCalories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 56gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 442mg