Description
Fire up your grill for a mouthwatering experience with Smoky Chipotle Grilled Chicken! This dish combines tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful blend of chipotle spices, complemented by a zesty dipping sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prepping, this easy-to-make recipe will elevate your gatherings and satisfy your cravings. Whether served in tacos, on a fresh salad, or alongside grilled veggies, the smoky and spicy flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy a delicious meal without compromising on health—lean chicken provides protein without excess fat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce from the can
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil and spices to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let them refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- While grilling, mix ingredients for the dipping sauce in a separate bowl.
- Allow the chicken to rest before slicing and serve with the dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg