Chipotle Chicken
Who doesn’t love a good Chipotle marinade? While chicken is suggested, shrimp or a lean steak would be other good protein options. Pair with the Margarita Chicken Salad or Citrus Black Bean Salsa.
Active Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1, 7 oz can chipotle peppers in adobo
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3-5 lb chicken breast or thighs
Directions
- Finely chop 3-4 chipotle peppers. To reduce spice, split the peppers open and remove the seeds. Add peppers and 3-4 Tbsp of adobo sauce to a ziplock bag.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bag. Use a food processor to save time chopping. Marinade a lean protein (chicken, shrimp, or lean steak) for 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- 2 Tbsp of marinade: 140 calories, 3g carbohydrate, 14g fat, 0g protein, 0g fiber
Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F
Megan is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan’s mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.
