chipotle chicken marinade
This simple Chipotle Chicken Marinade combines smoky chipotles, fresh garlic, and sweet honey to create a robust and flavorful Southwestern-inspired marinade that will transform your chicken.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic large, peeled
- 4 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (can use 4-5, put frozen peppers directly into the blender)
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 lbs chicken (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, bone-in or boneless)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place all ingredients, except the chicken, into a blender or small food processor and puree for a few moments until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken in an airtight container or a large resealable plastic bag. Shake or toss to ensure all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Place the chicken in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 2-6 hours, turning the chicken (or flipping the bag) a couple of times. For best flavor, marinate up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to cooking. Cook using your preferred method (grilling, baking, pan-frying). Enjoy!
Notes
This marinade is incredibly versatile and works well with chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks. For a bolder flavor, consider marinating overnight. The recipe allows for using frozen chipotle peppers directly in the blender, simplifying preparation.