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Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken Breasts Or Thighs Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this spicy and subtly sweet grilled chicken recipe! Perfectly charred chicken breasts or thighs marinated in a vibrant chipotle lime sauce. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun weekend barbecue. Make it ahead and freeze for even more convenience! #grilledchicken #chipotlelime #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner #bbqrecipe

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 479.6 kcal
Protein 120g
Rating 4.9 (34 Reviews)
Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken Breasts Or Thighs 20

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Ingredients for Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken Breasts Or Thighs

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How to Make Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken Breasts Or Thighs

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat (medium-indirect heat for charcoal). Lightly oil the grill grates.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, ¼ cup lime juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. Season chicken breasts or thighs (about 1.5 lbs) generously with salt and pepper (or lemon pepper for extra zing).
  4. Pour half of the chipotle lime mixture into a resealable bag. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes (no refrigeration needed for this short time).
  5. Remove chicken from marinade; discard used marinade.
  6. Place chicken on preheated grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining chipotle lime mixture with 1 tablespoon honey.
  8. Baste chicken with the honey-chipotle mixture, then flip and baste the other side.
  9. Grill for another 2 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
  10. Remove chicken from grill and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

17g

Carbs

3g

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