If you like homemade meals with minimal work, you are going to go wild for this Grilled Chipotle Chicken! With a spicy, zippy marinade, be prepared for mouthfuls that will delight. Use your Ninja Foodi Grill or make this outdoors - either way, you have an easy weeknight meal.
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.
Ninja Foodi 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.
Traditional 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.