This Copycat Recipe for Chipotle's Chicken Is SPOT-ON

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:33:27 GMT

Step 1

Step 1 Prepare the marinade

Step 2

Start by combining all of the , except for the chicken and water, in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth; then add a quarter-cup of water. Pulse for a few seconds to fully incorporate the water into the marinade.

Step 3

Next, grab a gallon-size plastic bag or shallow container. Add the thawed chicken thighs and pour the marinade over the chicken. Massage and toss the chicken in the marinade to ensure it’s fully coated, then place the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for at least eight hours, or overnight for best results.

Step 4

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to 350-400°F, setting up a zone with direct heat and an area with indirect heat. (This explains more about direct vs. indirect heat.) Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill over direct heat. Cook two to three minutes. Then, flip the thighs over and cook for an additional two to three minutes.

Step 5

When both sides are nicely charred, transfer the chicken to the indirect heat zone of your grill and continue to cook for another four minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°.

Step 6

Sear the chicken for three minutes on each side, then reduce the heat to medium, cover and let the chicken continue to cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°. Remove from the skillet and resume the recipe.

Step 7

Step 4 Rest, then chop

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the grill to a large platter and loosely cover with foil. Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes and then use a sharp knife to chop the chicken into small, bite-size pieces.

Step 9

Step 5 Assemble

Step 10

To reheat, simply add the frozen chicken to a large skillet over medium heat with a half-cup of water. Cover with a lid and let cook, stirring occasionally until the chicken is heated through. If the chicken begins to dry out before it’s fully heated, add a little more water to the pan to keep it moist while it warms.

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