Smoked Chipotle Chicken Breast
A recipe for smoked chipotle marinated chicken breasts.
Serves 6
Ingredients
3 chicken breasts , boneless skinless
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup distilled vinegar
4 cloves garlic , minced
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
Directions
Pound chicken to an even thickness, about a half inch thick.
Add all the ingredients together and marinate for at least 6 hours.
Prep grill for direct/indirect cooking, Add wood for smoking and bring grill to 275°F.
Remove chicken from marinade and add to indirect zone. Cook to 150°F internal.
Remove chicken from grill and cover.
Increase direct zone to high heat.
Add chicken to hot zone and grill for 1 minute per side or until reaching 160°F internal.
Remove from grill cover. Leave to rest for ten minutes before serving.