Maple Chipotle Chicken: Your New Grill Go-To

Ready to take your grilling game to the next level? Meet the Maple Chipotle Chicken—a smoky-sweet masterpiece that’s about to become your new go-to. This grilled chicken recipe brings the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, thanks to the maple chipotle marinade. Whether you serve it as a grilled chicken sandwich, toss it on a bed of greens for a delicious salad, or just enjoy it as an entrée, this dish will quickly win over everyone in your crowd. So, grab your tongs and fire up the grill, because this is one meal that’s too good to miss.

Maple Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

For the maple chipotle marinade:

½ cup Maple syrup

¼ cup Reduced sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp. Chipotle powder

1 tbsp. Olive oil

1 Shallot, diced

2 tbsp. Fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tbsp. Lemon juice

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

3 tbsp. Garlic, minced

1 tsp. Kosher salt

1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

For the grilled chicken:

6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Olive oil spray (for the grill)

Instructions

Prep the chicken marinade:

  1. In a large Ziploc bag, combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, chipotle powder, olive oil, shallot, rosemary, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and let them soak up that sweet and spicy goodness for 8 to 24 hours. (Trust us, the longer the soak, the better the flavor!)

Get your grill ready:

  1. Preheat your grill to 400°F.
  2. Once it’s hot, spray the grill grates with a light coating of olive oil to keep things from sticking.

Grill the chicken:

  1. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill.
  2. Sear it on both sides for about 5-6 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. You want that perfect grilled chicken sear—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside!

Serve it up:

  1. Once the chicken is grilled to perfection, you can serve it on a toasted bun for an epic chicken sandwich, go with a bed of mixed greens for a grilled chicken salad, or eat it as is. Either way, you’ll have a grilled chicken recipe that everyone will love.

Perfect for Any Occasion

This maple chipotle chicken is just the right combo for your next BBQ, family meal, or casual dinner. Quick to make and impossible to resist, it’ll have everyone asking for seconds (and even thirds!).

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