Chipotle Chicken

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min. + standing

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 5 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 tablespoon ground chipotle pepper or ground ancho chile pepper
• 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Directions

1. Place the first 12 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer marinade to a large bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
2. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked chicken: 284 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chipotle-chicken/

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