Grilled Chipotle Chicken

Grilled Chipotle Chicken is a quick recipe to make for busy weeknights with a spicy kick. A family favorite that is always a hit.

If you are looking for a quick recipe to get dinner on the table, chicken tenders are a great option. They cook quickly and they make great additions to casseroles, tacos or sandwiches.

Ingredients for Grilled Chipotle Chicken Recipe

• Chicken Tenders – or any cut of boneless chicken, breasts or thighs
• Olive Oil
• Out Grilling SPG Seasoning or all purpose season salt
• Chipotle Sauce
• Lime Juice
• Cilantro

Step-By-Step Directions for Grilled Chipotle Chicken

1. Prepare a grill fire to 300°.
2. Remove chicken from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.

3. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with SPG Seasoning on both sides.

4. In a small bowl, combine chipotle sauce and lime juice. Set aside.

5. Place seasoned chicken tenders onto a hot grill and cook with the grill closed 10 minutes.
6. Flip the chicken and brush with chipotle sauce in a thick layer. Continue cooking 5 minutes with the grill closed. Flip chicken again, brushing with more chipotle sauce.
7. Cook until chicken reaches 165 degrees using a digital meat thermometer.

8. Remove from grill to a serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Recipe Notes

• Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Cook chicken in a foil packet in a 350° oven for 15 minutes or in a skillet lightly coated with olive oil on the stove top, turning to heat from both sides.

Serving Suggestions for Chipotle Chicken

• Serve chicken tenders with smoked mac and cheese for a family favorite dinner made on the grill.
• Make chipotle chicken tacos and serve with salsa fresca.
• Serve chipotle chicken tenders with coleslaw for bbq and grilled vegetable kabobs.

This Grilled Chipotle Chicken recipe is a great addition to dinner plans on busy weeknights. A quick grilled chicken recipe that is versatile and full of spicy flavors.

Print Recipe

No ratings yet

Grilled Chipotle Chicken

Grilled Chipotle Chicken is a quick recipe to make for busy weeknights with a spicy kick.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken tenders, spicy chicken tenders

Servings: 4

Calories: 245kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ pounds chicken tenders
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Out Grilling SPG Seasoning or all purpose season salt
• ½ cup chipotle sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Instructions

• Prepare a grill fire to 300°.
• Remove chicken from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.
• Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with SPG Seasoning on both sides.
• In a small bowl, combine chipotle sauce and lime juice. Set aside.
• Place seasoned chicken tenders onto a hot grill and cook with the grill closed 10 minutes.
• Flip the chicken and brush with chipotle sauce in a thick layer. Continue cooking 5 minutes with the grill closed. Flip chicken again, brushing with more chipotle sauce.
• Cook until chicken reaches 165 degrees using a digital meat thermometer.
• Remove from grill to a serving platter.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

• Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Cook chicken in a foil packet in a 350° oven for 15 minutes or in a skillet lightly coated with olive oil on the stove top, turning to heat from both sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 3653mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Sharing is caring!