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I had a big time craving for grilled chicken salad. There is no special meaning behind the craving thing. I’m too old for that. Yeah, I’m a grandma. It probably just means I needed more vegetables and protein. So we made a ginormous salad and went in search of a good, flavorful chicken marinade. Bingo! We found the perfect marinade that would be terrific as the star in a fajita dinner, tacos, salad or anything. I didn’t manage to get any photos fresh off the grill, but you’ll have to trust me on this. This chicken is so tender, juicy and full of flavor. If you’re in a real spicy mood, add more chipotle chilies and enjoy.
My brother David asked me about this recipe so I told him I would post it in time for Memorial Day BBQ’s. Here you go bro! Hope you get a chance to make it!
The perfect marinade that would be terrific as the star in a fajita dinner, tacos, salad or anything.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 4 whole Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients except the chicken breasts in a blender or immersion blender container. Blend until the marinade is smooth and thick like dressing. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts in a large zip lock bag and refrigerate for 4 hours. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Discard the marinate and grill the chicken on medium heat until cooked through. Allow the chicken to rest for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite toppings or dressing.
Recipe Notes
(Adapted from a recipe by Laurie at Simply Scratch as posted on Tasty Kitchen)
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Nutrition
Calories: 1450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 97g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 65g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 289mg | Sodium: 2454mg | Potassium: 1775mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 3155IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg
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Hope you have a wonderful long weekend. Be safe and please check back for more delicious, easy kitchen tested recipes! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
Tricia
Mary says
This was delicious chicken, Tricia! I made it the same night you posted it. I just couldn't resist. SO simple and a ton of awesome flavor. I actually made a double batch and froze the second half of the raw chicken in the marinade. I'm betting it will be even spicier after that much time in the marinade. Thanks!
iheartvegetables.com says
Haha I should bookmark this for my boyfriend!!! He would love this!
Angie's Recipes says
I had a chicken salad today for the lunch, but nothing compared with yours. It looks so very tasty!
Blond Duck says
I'm craving this!
Big Dude says
The marinade sounds very good and it made for a delicious looking salad.
Mary says
This looks fantastic! I NEED that marinade in my life. Thanks, Tricia!
The Slow Roasted Italian says
This sound delicious! I still cringe a little every time I have to work with chipotles after making a salad dressing that called for a whole can! <br /><br />But, your looks fantastic!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
This sounds like a great marinade to use this summer when grilling. Thanks for sharing.
Stella B's Kitchen says
I have been craving a chicken salad. This sounds perfect for tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!! Enjoy the weekend:)
Katerina says
I can see there is a salad tendency lately on the net! I love salads and eat one everyday! This one with the chicken is a meal on its own and a delicious one too!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Thank you for this recipe, Tricia. I NEED things to make me like chicken better… {{sigh}} What's a girl to do when they tell you to reduce your red meat and ribeye is your favorite cut of meat? 😉 LOL! Thank you again! blessings ~ tanna