This spicy chicken marinade has the best smoky heat, and the spiciness can be customized to your liking. Make the spicy chipotle marinade in just minutes then use it to flavor your favorite cut of chicken.
Ingredients
¼cupneutral-flavored oil, like avocado or canola
12ouncecan of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, see notes
3tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
1tablespoonEACH: onion powder and garlic powder
1teaspoonEACH: oregano, sea salt, and pepper
2lbchicken, see notes
Instructions
Add the oil, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to your food processor and blend for 1 minute. It's ok if the marinade is still a little chunky.
¼ cup neutral-flavored oil, 12 ounce can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, sea salt, and pepper
Pour the marinade over the chicken and let it marinate in your fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Choose one of the methods below for cooking the chicken.
2 lb chicken
Bake
This is the simplest method. Put the marinade-covered chicken into a pan and pop it into your oven at 420 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless thighs - 12-15 minutes. Boneless breast - 20-30 minutes. Bone-in thighs and wings - 35-40 minutes. All cuts should be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stovetop
Chicken breasts or boneless thighs work best for this method. Put the chicken, marinade, and ¼ cup of water into the pan, cover it and let it simmer gently for 8-10 minutes for thighs and 15-20 minutes for breasts. Add more water, if needed.
Grilled
If you want to grill your spicy chicken, a grill mat will help keep your bbq clean. Boneless chicken thighs are your best option as they cook quickly so you won't risk burning the marinade.
Slow cooker
Skinless chicken breast or thighs work best for a crockpot. Add the chicken, marinade, and ¼ cup of water and set the timer to cook for 2-3 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low.
Notes
This marinade makes enough for 16 boneless chicken thighs, 8 boneless chicken breasts, or 4 lbs. chicken wings.For a less spicy experience, use ½ can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.