Spicy Chipotle Grilled Chicken

Name: Spicy Chipotle Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters canned chipotle chiles in adobo; 2 kilograms chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 Tbsp paprika; 1 teaspoon salt

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Spicy Chipotle Grilled Chicken a try. One serving contains 964 calories, 75g of protein, and 71g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up chipotle chiles in adobo, chicken, chili powder, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet.

Instructions

Combine chipotles in adobo, olive oil, and garlic cloves in processor; puree until paste forms.

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Canned Chipotle Chiles In Adobo

Whole Garlic Cloves

Olive Oil

Add chopped onion, chopped cilantro, paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt; process until onion is finely chopped.

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Chili Powder

Ground Cumin

Cilantro

Paprika

Onion

Salt

Transfer 1/4 cup chipotle mixture to small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Arrange chicken pieces in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.

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Chicken Pieces

Chipotle Chiles

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Glass Baking Pan

Bowl

Spread remaining chipotle mixture all over chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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Chicken Pieces

Chipotle Chiles

Spread

Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, moving to cooler part of grill as needed to prevent burning and brushing with reserved marinade during last 5 minutes of grilling, about 30 minutes.

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Marinade