Spicy Chipotle Marinade Recipes

Steps:

• For the spicy chipotle-lime vinaigrette: Whisk together the honey, olive oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice and chipotle chile powder in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
• For the watermelon salad: Combine the watermelon, red onion, mango and cucumber in a medium bowl.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the mint and toss to combine.

Steps:

• Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

Steps:

• Combine chipotles in adobo, olive oil, and garlic cloves in processor; puree until paste forms. Add chopped onion, chopped cilantro, paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt; process until onion is finely chopped. Transfer 1/4 cup chipotle mixture to small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Arrange chicken pieces in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Spread remaining chipotle mixture all over chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, moving to cooler part of grill as needed to prevent burning and brushing with reserved marinade during last 5 minutes of grilling, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter and serve.
• *Canned chipotle chiles in adobo are available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and from mexgrocer.com.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in garlic and cook for 15 seconds, or until the fragrance is released.
• Remove from heat to cool lightly.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and boil once more.
• Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Set aside 1/2 cup to serve at the table.
• Use remainder to marinate poultry, meat and seafood before grilling.
• Discard used marinade.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat
• Stir in garlic and cook 15 seconds or until garlic releases its fragrance
• Remove from heat to cool slightly
• Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil
• Remove from heat and cool to room temperature
• Set aside 1/2 cup to serve at the table
• Use remainder to marinate poultry, meat or seafood before grilling
• Discard used marinade