Chipotle Marinade for Grilling

Transform your grilling game with this bold and smoky Chipotle Marinade for Grilling, a flavor-packed mix of pantry staples and fresh ingredients. Smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce take center stage, delivering a rich, spicy depth perfectly balanced by zesty lime juice, bright orange juice, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Ground cumin and smoked paprika enhance the smoky undertones, while fresh cilantro adds a fragrant finish. This 10-minute marinade effortlessly elevates everything from chicken and steak to vegetables, infusing each bite with a tangy, slightly sweet, and irresistibly smoky flavor. Easy to blend and versatile, it’s the ideal choice for turning simple grilled dishes into backyard showstoppers. Perfect for summer BBQs, meal prep, or weeknight dinners, this marinade will have your guests coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 whole peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Adobo sauce (from canned chipotles)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup Orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Add the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, and orange juice to a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Scrape down the sides if needed.

Step 3

Transfer the blended mixture to a medium bowl.

Step 4

Stir in the honey, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro (if using). Mix until evenly incorporated.

Step 5

Use immediately as a marinade or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Step 6

To use, pour the marinade over your choice of protein or vegetables, ensuring it is evenly coated. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours before grilling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(301.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	727.1

Total Fat 60.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3061.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 5.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 119.9mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 645.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 25.0%