Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 319.52 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 18.63 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 15.39 g 6%
- Total Fat 21.16 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 3.85 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 105.84 mg High 35%
- Sodium 425.73 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.74 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 12.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 278.46 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 12.69 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Drumsticks. Each serving provides about 319.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 319.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken healthy?
- Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 319.52 calories and 18.63 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 425.73 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.85 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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