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Chipotle Chicken Marinade

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 large cloves garlic
  • 4-5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce* I put frozen peppers directly into the blender
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts 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 to marinate.
  • 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.