Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce is all you need to take your grilled chicken from bland to bold and spicy! Serve it with a fresh pineapple salsa to balance the heat.
Sometimes simplicity is just the best, like this Chipotle Chicken that only needs a single can of chipotle peppers to punch up the flavors! I was inspired by my Chicken Tinga recipe and wanted a quick marinade for Chicken breast. You can use this marinade for chicken thighs too.
If you've never used Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, then this is your chance. A little goes a long way, and they can be used a variety of ways like this marinade, a chipotle-based sauce, or in a salsa. More than likely you won't use the whole can and the remaining can be stored in a container in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
The chipotle chicken pairs really well with a fresh pineapple salsa and adds acidity and brightness to the spice of the chicken. I made this a low carb dish with cauliflower rice, but you can definitely use regular rice, or serve with mixed greens, or as a taco! This meal is perfect for meal prep since you can grill a bunch of chicken and the Pineapple salsa will stay good for a couple days in the fridge.
With Summer coming up, I'm looking forward to making easy recipes like this that can be made on the grill and served with a refreshing side.
Want more Easy Grill Recipes? Check these out:
One Ingredient Chipotle Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
Chipotle Chicken
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast or Thighs
- 2 tablespoon Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce I used 2 full tablespoon and it had some good heat. Use more or less depending on your spice tolerance.
- 1 tablespoon Oil To prevent chicken from sticking to the grill.
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
- 1 Cup Fresh Pineapple Cut into small chunks
- 2 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
- 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoon Chopped Red Onion
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Chipotle Chicken
- Use desired amount of chipotle peppers and place in a small bowl. With a spoon break up the pepper. Mix Chicken, chipotles, salt, and oil in a bowl or zip top bag and distribute marinade evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Place marinated chicken on the grill or a cast iron skillet on the stove. Cook until internal temp reads 165 degrees. Remove chicken and allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
- Remove ends of Pineapple, then stand up right and slice off outer skin. Cut into small pieces and remove middle corn. Reserve 1 cup for the salsa and refrigerate remainder of the pineapple.
- Mix diced pineapple with chopped cilantro, red onion, lime juice, and salt.
- Serve Chipotle chicken with pineapple salsa over rice, mixed greens, or in warm tortillas for tacos.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
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