Chipotle Lime Marinade

Chipotle Lime Marinade

Smoky chipotle and bright lime juice blend into a bold marinade for grilled meats.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 90/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

This marinade balances smoky chipotle peppers, fresh lime juice, and garlic with a touch of honey for a sweet-tangy edge. It works well on chicken, steak, shrimp, or vegetables destined for the grill, and comes together in minutes with a blender or food processor.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Method

  1. Combine the lime juice, olive oil, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, garlic, honey, lime zest, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and cilantro in a blender or food processor.

  2. Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides once if needed.

  3. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or another chipotle pepper for heat.

  4. Pour the marinade over meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables in a resealable bag or shallow dish, coating evenly.

  5. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor, before grilling or cooking.

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Chipotle Lime Marinade

This marinade balances smoky chipotle peppers, fresh lime juice, and garlic with a touch of honey for a sweet-tangy edge. It works well on chicken, steak, shrimp, or vegetables destined for the grill, and comes together in minutes with a blender or food processor.

10 min 16 oz 90 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the lime juice, olive oil, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, garlic, honey, lime zest, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and cilantro in a blender or food processor.

  2. 2

    Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides once if needed.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or another chipotle pepper for heat.

  4. 4

    Pour the marinade over meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables in a resealable bag or shallow dish, coating evenly.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor, before grilling or cooking.