Adobo Grilled Chicken
Adobo grilled chicken is just 2 ingredients and no marinade time needed, but has really deep, smoky flavor. It’s a great, easy way to add big flavor to grilled chicken.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 (6-7 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce)
For serving (optional):
- Fresh lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the chicken with adobo sauce.
- Spray the grill with grill spray so the chicken doesn’t stick. Grill the chicken breasts for 7-8 minutes then flip and grill for another 4-5 minutes, until cooked through. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Chicken: We’re using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you could substitute chicken thighs or drumsticks if you prefer. Just be sure to watch the cook time and check that they cook through.
Adobo sauce: The adobo sauce comes from a can of chipotles in adobo. You’ll just be using part of the sauce, so you can save and reserve the rest of the sauce and chipotles for another use.
Toppings: It’s optional, but serving this chicken with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and some chopped fresh cilantro adds really great flavor.
No grill? No problem. You can make this inside on a grill pan or in a regular sauté pan in a pinch.
Leftovers: Leftover grilled chicken will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. It's great in a grain bowl, wrap or on a salad.
Extra adobo sauce: If you want to use the rest of your chipotles and adobo sauce another night, check out this creamy chipotle chicken recipe. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and is delicious served over rice to soak up some of that yummy sauce!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 264kcal | Protein: 53g | Fat: 6g
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