Chipotle-Mango BBQ Chicken Recipe

Name: Chipotle-Mango BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mango, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped; 3/4 cup fresh cilantro (loose pack, not chopped, stems andall); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus extra for grill; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone in, skin on

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups mango, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped
3/4 cup fresh cilantro (loose pack, not chopped, stems andall)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil, plus extra for grill
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone in, skin on

1
Put the mango, cilantro, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, chipotle, salt and pepper in a food processor and puree until smooth.
2
Adjust seasonings to taste.
3
Add the chicken with half of the chipotle-mango sauce to a resealable plastic bag, and massage to coat the chicken with the sauce.
4
Refrigerate at least 6 hours to marinate.
5
Put the other half of the chipotle-mango sauce into a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until thick, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
6
Set some of the simmered sauce aside to serve on the side, and baste the chicken every few minutes with the rest of the sauce.
7
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush with oil.
8
Remove the chicken from the marinade and put on the grill.
9
Grill the chicken, turning and basting about every 5 minutes, until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
10
Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the reserved chipotle-mango sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 1/2 cups mango, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped, 3/4 cup fresh cilantro (loose pack, not chopped, stems andall), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Chipotle-Mango BBQ 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.

Chipotle-Mango BBQ Chicken

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