Chicken Quick Meals

Chipotle Lime Chicken with Poblano Cilantro Butter Sauce

Tender, juicy chicken with heat, tang, sweetness, and spice!
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Chipotle Lime Chicken with Poblano Cilantro Butter Sauce


  • Author: Leora Ellingson

Description

I had to tackle the grill.  It almost mocked me, each time I went outside.  Don’t get me wrong……….I’ve grilled my share of seafood; but never chicken.  I’ve been watching Chopped Grill Masters though, and felt inspired!  Juicy, tender meat, that seems to cut like butter – that was my goal.  So I made a plan……….and it worked!  The Captain said he would eat this everyday!  EVERYDAY!!!  Success.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 T olive oil

1 t chili powder

2 t chipotle powder

½ t cumin

1 t coriander

1 t paprika

1 t onion

½ t garlic

½  t cinnamon

1 t salt

1/2 t pepper

1 T balsamic vinegar

Zest from 1 lime

Juice from 2 limes

Poblano Cilantro Butter:

1/2 cup butter, melted

½ bunch cilantro, chopped

¼ red onion, finely chopped

1 T lime juice

1 poblano pepper, finely chopped

½ t red pepper flakes

Pinch of salt


Instructions

For the chicken:

Pound chicken to even thickness.  Whisk all ingredients together, rub evenly over the chicken.  Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.  Heat grill to medium high.  Place chicken on grill and leave on one side for 5-7 minutes, flip grill another 5-7 minutes; or until 165 degrees internal temp.  Keep a close eye on the temperature, so they don’t overcook!  Remove and cover the chicken.  Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

For the Poblano Butter:

Whisk together and drizzle over chicken when served.

 

Aboutadmin

Hi! I'm Leora. I am married to a fire captain (who is also the man of my dreams!), a mom to five grown kids, and a nana to five darling grandkids! I firmly believe in the importance of putting distractions away and sitting down together for family dinner, and doing so has been a tradition in our home ever since my husband and I got married 30 years ago. In fact, my children still come home often for family dinners, even though most are moved out of the house. My goal is to provide you with delicious recipes that you can share with your loved ones around the table. So, join my family for dinner, and pass your plates!

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