Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken

Name: Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 0.25 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 0.13 tsp Black Pepper; 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 4 whole Chicken Drumsticks; 3 whole Chipotle Peppers in Adobo; 2 cloves Garlic; 0.13 tsp Ground Cumin; 2 tbsp Honey; 2 tbsp Lime Juice; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 0.25 tsp Paprika; 1 dash Salt; 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽American Mexican Low-Carb Gluten-Free Paleo 🦴Comfort-Food

Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken delivers smoky heat balanced by honeyed sweetness and tangy lime, with Worcestershire and balsamic adding depth. The drumsticks grill to a glossy, lightly sticky finish with a gentle kick and juicy interior. Ideal for a summer cookout or weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor off the grill.

Prep10 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Add the chipotle peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, cumin, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, honey, vinegar, and olive oil to a blender.
2

Blend until no pieces of garlic remain.
3

Pour 1/4 of the marinade into a small dish and set it aside.
4

Rub a pinch of kosher salt into each chicken drumstick and place them in a resealable plastic bag.
5

Pour in the marinade, shake to coat, and seal the bag.
6

Marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
7

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
8

Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess.
9

Discard the remaining marinade.
10

Grill the chicken legs on the preheated grill until the bone is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side.
11

Check with an instant-read thermometer near the bone; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
12

When the legs are fully cooked, baste generously with the reserved marinade, cover the grill, and cook an additional 2 minutes per side to glaze.