Chipotle-Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Chipotle-Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon minced chipotle chile in adobo; 7 teaspoons lime juice; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 ¼ teaspoons sugar; table salt & fresh ground pepper; 3 medium garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons water; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; vegetable oil, for grill rack

Servings: persons

1
Whisk together chili, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in small bowl.
2
Whisk together tablespoon lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, teaspoon sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic, and water in medium bowl.
3
Place marinade and chicken in gallon-size zipper-lock bag and toss to coat; press out as much air as possible and seal bag.
4
Refrigerate 30 minutes, flipping bag after 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, light large chimney starter filled with charcoal about 20 minutes.
6
Remove chicken from bag.
7
Place chicken on grill, smooth-side down, with thicker side facing coals.
8
Cover with disposable pan and cook until bottom of chicken just begins to develop light grill marks, flip chicken and rotate so that thinner side faces coals.
9
Cover with disposable pan and continue to cook chicken 6 to 9 minutes longer.
10
Cook, uncovered, until dark grill marks appear, 1 to 2 minutes.
11
Flip chicken and cook until dark grill marks appear , 1 to 2 minutes longer.
12
Transfer chicken to cutting board, let rest, tented with foil, 5 minutes.
13
Slice each breast into 1/4-inch-thick slices and transfer to individual plates.
14
Drizzle with reserved sauce and serve.

463

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon minced chipotle chile in adobo, 7 teaspoons lime juice, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Chipotle-Lime Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chipotle-Lime Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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