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    Southwest Chipotle Grilled Chicken

    Chicken marinated in smoky chipotle and lime, grilled until charred and juicy.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Chicken marinated in smoky chipotle and lime, grilled until charred and juicy.

    Smoke, heat, and lime

    Chipotle, lime, garlic, and a little honey make a marinade that grills into sweet, smoky, charred perfection.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the chipotles, adobo, garlic, lime juice, oil, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper.
    2. Add the chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
    3. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
    4. Grill the chicken 5-6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through (165°F).
    5. Rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve with lime wedges and cilantro.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Don't marinate longer than 4 hours — the lime will make the chicken mushy. Pound the breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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