Chipotle Chicken

Name: Chipotle Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican, Southwest
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min. + resting YIELD: 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.

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