Spicy Chipotle Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Chipotle Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup canned chipotle chiles in adobo*; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Servings: persons

1/4 cup canned chipotle chiles in adobo*
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Nonstick vegetable oil spray

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Combine chipotles in adobo, olive oil, and garlic cloves in processor; puree until paste forms. Add chopped onion, chopped cilantro, paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt; process until onion is finely chopped. Transfer 1/4 cup chipotle mixture to small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Arrange chicken pieces in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Spread remaining chipotle mixture all over chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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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. Transfer chicken to platter and serve.
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*Canned chipotle chiles in adobo are available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and from mexgrocer.com.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup canned chipotle chiles in adobo*, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chipotle Grilled 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.

Spicy Chipotle Grilled Chicken

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