Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Close up square photo of Mexican Grilled Chicken garnished with cilantro and jalapeno.
Print

Quick Marinated Grilled Chipotle Chicken

Grilled chipotle chicken marinated in chipotle peppers in adobo, lime, chili powder, and cumin. Ready with less than 25 minutes of hands-on time an outdoor grill, grill pan, or indoor grill.
Course Main
Cuisine American, Mexican, Southwestern
Keyword Ninja Foodi Grill
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 314kcal

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 16 ounces boneless chicken breast

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, lime juice, chipotle chili, adobo sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, sea salt, and fresh ground black pepper. (You can also use a blender or mason jar to mix the marinade.)
  • Place the chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag.
  • Pour all but 3 tablespoons of the marinade over the chicken. Reserve the remaining marinade.
  • Allow to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to four hours.
  • Drain the marinade and discard.

Grill

  • Preheat a grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat.
  • Grill, covered, for 7 minutes. Flip and brush with the reserved marinade.
  • Cook for 7 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 160° F.
  • Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Ninja Grill/Indoor Grill

  • Set your Ninja Foodi to the grill setting at medium heat and the timer to 16 minutes.
  • When the grill is preheated, you will get the “Add Food” notification.
  • Add the chicken in a single layer.
  • Cook for 8 minutes, and then flip.
  • Brush with the reserved marinade.
  • Cook for an additional 8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160° F.
  • Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Boneless chicken thighs: Grill over medium-high heat (400°F to 450°F), lid closed, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip, brush with the reserved marinade, and cook about 5 minutes more. Move thicker thighs to indirect heat until they reach 165°F, then rest 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1581mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg