This super simple, 5 ingredient Orange Chipotle Chicken will make weeknight dinners a snap. Fresh orange and spicy chipotle marry together for the yummiest marinade.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chipotle chicken
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Marinate Time: 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Author Meg's Everyday Indulgence
Ingredients
1/4cupolive oil
2clovesgarlic, minced
1/2tsp.kosher salt
2largeoranges, zested and juiced
2chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
1Tbsp.adobo sauce from can
1 1/2lbs.boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
Whisk together olive oil, garlic, salt, orange zest, orange juice, chipotles and adobo together in a bowl with a lid. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
Preheat grill over medium heat. Grill chicken for about 7 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.