Spicy Chicken Marinade Recipe

Spicy Chicken Marinade Recipe

150 min
4 servings

This Spicy Chicken Marinade makes some fantastic grilled chipotle chicken thighs. There's no better way to introduce some heat to your meat for your next cookout.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 x 7 oz can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Follow the Notes below to match the ingredient quantities to your preferred taste (how spicy you want your chicken).

  2. 2

    Place all ingredients together in a food processor and pulse until liquefied.

  3. 3

    Pour marinade over 2lbs of fresh or defrosted boneless skinless chicken thighs in a 1 gallon food storage bag.

  4. 4

    Seal bag and refrigerate for 2 - 24 hours to let the meat marinate.

  5. 5

    Grill chicken thighs on medium high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. (Grill temeratures/times will vary. On my grill medium high is 500 - 600 degrees F)