Smoky Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Smoky Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Dipping Sauce is a bold and spicy dish featuring marinated grilled chicken with smoky heat, served alongside a creamy, zesty chipotle sauce. It’s perfect for summer grilling, easy weeknight dinners, or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes (including marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the chipotle dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend marinade ingredients: chipotle peppers, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Meanwhile, mix all dipping sauce ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and oil grates.
- Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
- Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with chipotle dipping sauce.
Notes
- Add honey to marinade for a sweet-spicy twist.
- Use drumsticks or wings for a more casual version.
- Cook indoors on a grill pan or in a skillet if needed.
- Dipping sauce pairs well with veggies, shrimp, or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
