Chipotle Marinade
Transform your grilling and roasting game with this bold and smoky chipotle marinade, a quick and easy way to infuse your favorite proteins and vegetables with irresistible flavor. Made with fiery chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, aromatic garlic, and a hint of sweetness from honey, this marinade balances heat, tang, and subtle spice perfectly. Lime juice brightens the mix, while smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano add layers of depth for a truly robust taste. Requiring just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile marinade is ideal for chicken, beef, pork, or even hearty veggies like portobello mushrooms. Whether you're firing up the grill or using your oven, this chipotle marinade will deliver a smoky, zesty kick that takes your dishes to the next level. Keywords: chipotle marinade recipe, smoky marinade, easy marinade for grilling, spicy marinade, adobo sauce marinade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle can
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Add the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, and honey to a blender or food processor.
Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the blender.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Add water to the blender to help thin out the marinade for better consistency.
Blend all ingredients together until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure an even mix.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if needed (add more lime juice for acidity, honey for sweetness, or adobo sauce for heat).
Pour the marinade into a bowl or resealable plastic bag, and submerge your desired protein or veggies. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for more intense flavor.
Discard any excess marinade after use and cook your marinated food as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.0 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2929 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
