Easy to make, moist and juicy Griddle Chipotle Chicken Breasts are the perfect week night meal idea with so many ways to serve them.
This chicken breast recipe is made using a marinade that not only adds a touch of spicy flavour but also makes the chicken breasts moist and juicy.
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Ingredients For Chipotle Chicken Breasts
This recipe is fairly easy to make and can all be done in one bowl.
- Diced chipotle peppers or chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
- Lime juice.
- Avocado oil.
- Garlic.
- Agave syrup.
- Cumin.
- Salt and pepper.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Can These Chicken Breasts Be Cooked Any Other Way?
Yes, this recipe can be cooked in different ways. These are other ways we have tested this recipe with great results:
- On A Grill.
- On a Charcoal BBQ.
- In a Cast Iron Frying Pan. Especially over a fire when camping.
How To Serve Griddle Chipotle Chicken Breasts
These chicken breasts can be served in many ways.
- On their own with a side of rice, potatoes, or salad.
- Slice the chicken and serve in fajitas or tacos.
- On top of a salad.
- On a bun with lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo.
- Chopped and added to nachos.
Storing and Using Leftover Chipotle Chicken
If you have leftover chicken, store it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Leftover chicken can be reheated and used for lunches or dinner. We like to add leftover sliced chicken to wraps for lunch.
Griddle Chipotle Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 3 tsp diced chipotle peppers
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp agave syrup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place all ingredients except chicken.
- Whisk until well blended.
- Add chicken breasts, turning to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
- Preheat griddle to medium heat.
- Place chicken breasts on hot griddle.
- Cook 2-3 minutes per side.
- Internal temperature of chicken should be 165℉
- Remove from griddle and serve.
