Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken

The chipotle marinade used on this chicken is very spicy by itself, but when used on meats, it leaves only a little kick without being overpowering.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• kosher salt to taste
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 4 skinless chicken drumsticks
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the chipotle peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, cumin, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, honey, vinegar, and olive oil into a blender. Puree until no pieces of garlic remain. Pour 1/4 of the marinade into a small dish and set aside. Rub a pinch of kosher salt into each chicken drumstick and place into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, shake, and seal. Marinade at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 3

Cook the chicken legs on the preheated grill until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Once the legs are completely cooked, baste well with the remaining marinade, cover the grill, and cook and additional 2 minutes per side to glaze.