Chipotle Marinade For Chicken, Pork and Steak – This zesty marinade is full of chipotle chile flavor with a brightness from the orange and lime. It not only adds flavor but also tenderizes the meat. This sauce is versatile and perfect for using to marinate, poach, bake or pressure cook.
Originally published on May 19, 2018. Last updated on September 6, 2021.
Chipotle Marinade For Chicken
Have you ever wanted a super flavorful marinade that is versatile enough to go on just about anything? One that has depth of spice without being spicy? (Or add some heat by leaving in the chile seeds if you like.) This Chipotle Marinade For Chicken, Pork and Steak is all of the above. It’s an instant flavor elevator to any meal.
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Ingredients to make Healthy Chicken Breast Marinade
- water
- dried chipotle chile peppers
- orange juice
- lime juice
- chicken bone broth
- garlic cloves
- avocado oil
- salt
- ground cumin
- dried oregano
- black pepper
Helpful tools to make this recipe:
- Gloves – I recommend wearing gloves whenever working with chiles of any kind. The gloves will prevent any of the chile’s oils from getting onto your skin.
- High-Heat Temperature Bowl – When pouring boiling water into a bowl, not just any boil can handle the heat. Make sure the bowl you are using can withstand the temperature.
- Blender – A good high speed blender is vital in getting a smooth and perfectly combined sauce.
How to make Chipotle Marinade for Chicken
This chicken marinade is made in just three easy steps!
- De-seed the dried chiles and rehydrate them in boiling water.
- Add the rehydrated chiles and their soaking liquid to the blender with all other remaining ingredients and until smooth.
- Use the marinade immediately or stove in the refrigerator.
How to serve meat cooked in this Marinade
Below is my Whole30 Instant Pot Chipotle Pork Carnitas recipe that uses this marinade as the cooking liquid. The flavor is then infused into the meat during pressure cooking. One of my favorite ways to eat this dish is served over a baked sweet potato with plenty of the cooking juices. It’s incredibly delicious!
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Chipotle Marinade For Chicken
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2.5-3 cups of sauce 1x
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Chipotle Marinade For Chicken, Pork and Steak – This zesty marinade is full of chipotle chile flavor with a brightness from the orange and lime. It not only adds flavor but also tenderizes the meat. This sauce is versatile and perfect for using to marinate, poach, bake or pressure cook.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 4 dried chipotle chile peppers
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chicken bone broth or low-sodium chicken stock
- 10 garlic cloves
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 teaspoons unrefined sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- De-seed dried chipotle chile peppers and place in a small high-temperature safe bowl. Cover chile peppers with 3/4 cup boiling water and set aside to rehydrate for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix. Once rehydrated add the chile peppers and their soaking liquid to the blender and blend on high-speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Use the blended marinade immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. This sauce is great for cooking chicken, pork, steak or vegetables.
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Max Lorenz says
This is so good! Followed the recipe to the letter. Perfectly balanced, with an ideal heat level. Just the right amount of salt (I used Mexican sea salt), and the cumin isn’t overpowering. I used Morita chipotles, which are made from fully ripe, red jalapeno chiles. They resulted in a beautiful orange color, and excellent smoky flavor with the right amount of bite. I picked up a big bag at my local international farmers market.
I made a double batch, and it barely fit in my Blendtec blender. So glad I doubled it, because I’m using it in everything. I’m going to use half in instant pot carnitas. Can’t wait!
Thanks for the killer recipe!
★★★★★
Nicole says
Max, thank you so much for sharing! So glad you enjoyed it!
★★★★★