Smoky chipotles, garlic, and honey are combined in this Chipotle Marinade. This simple marinade is packed with awesome smoky southwestern flavor.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
6tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonshoney
4large cloves garlic
4-5chipotle peppers in adobo sauce*I put frozen peppers directly into the blender
1/2teaspooncumin
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
2lbschickenbreasts, thighs, drumsticks, bone-in or boneless
Instructions
Place all ingredients, except chicken, into the blender or small food processor and puree for a few moments. Pour the marinade over chicken in an airtight container or large ziploc bag and shake to coat each of the pieces.
Place in the refrigerator and turn the chicken (or flip the bag) a couple times over the next few hours. I let mine marinate for about 6 hours.
When you are ready to cook the chicken, remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to cooking. Enjoy!
Notes
These peppers provide a good amount of heat. If you aren't a huge fan of spicy foods, reduce this to 2-3 peppers and enjoy the smoky southwestern flavor without nearly so much heat.