Spicy and tangy, this chipotle grilled tofu recipe is super easy to make, and is a great way to jazz up a salad or noodle bowl! All of the tofu steak marinade ingredients get processed in a food processor before being brushed on the tofu. Grill it outside on the grill, or inside on a grill pan! It’s simple but packed with toasted smokey flavor!
Don’t miss the video for how to make it above the recipe card!
How To Grill Tofu:
When I developed this recipe, it was the dead of winter in New England. You couldn’t PAY me to go grill tofu outside on our grill! Luckily, I had my trusty grill pan that I could just throw on the stove top.
If you use a griddle or stove top grill pan, you do miss out on that signature charring that you get from a gas or propane grill. But it is still absolutely delicious! And no matter what, it will taste smokey from the chipotle peppers.
Tofu On The Grill:
Grilled Tofu Outside On The Grill!
- Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat with the lid on for at least 10 minutes.
- Pour olive oil into a small bowl, and place a wad of paper towels in the bowl with the oil so it all gets absorbed by the paper towels.
- Using tongs, rub the preheated grill grates with the oil-soaked towels. Let the oil smoke for 40 seconds before repeating the process. Do this 3-4 times.
- Add the tofu to the grill grates, and turn the burners to low heat and close the lid. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side, using tongs to flip them.
Grill Pan Tofu:
Grilled Tofu Using A Grill Pan or Griddle!
- Place the grill pan or griddle over a burner on high heat. Allow it to heat up for 2-3 minutes, until very hot.
- Pour a little olive oil into the grill pan and move it around to coat the bottom.
- Place the marinated tofu steaks on the grill pan. Allow to cook on one side without being disturbed for 4-6 minutes before flipping with tongs and cooking for the same amount of time on the other side.
If you are looking for a good grill pan to use on the stove, this All Clad non stick one is great!
What To Serve With This Grilled Tofu Recipe:
Tofu is such a versatile ingredient! It is high in protein and contains all of the essential amino acids that your body needs, as well as a variety of vitamins and minerals. For this reason, I use it as a main in the place of chicken or meat.
Chipotle tofu is a great main to serve with any Mexican inspired dish, but it is also absolutely delicious with noodles or in a salad!
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Chipotle Grilled Tofu Recipe
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 16 oz extra-firm tofu
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
- 1/8 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 inch ginger, peeled
- 1 chipotle in adobo pepper, along with 3 tbsp of the chipotle sauce from the can
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