Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Name: Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ (0.5 ) medium red onion, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from a small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon salt; ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) black pepper; Water, as needed; 3 to 4 pounds (1.36 kg) boneless skinless chicken thighs

3 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

You will not need all of the sauce from the can of chipotle peppers, but you can freeze the remainder (use an ice cube tray for easy measuring!), as well as the chipotle peppers, for another recipe.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:09:57 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories334.3 kcal (17%)

Total Fat14.6 g (21%)

Carbs3 g (1%)

Sugars0.5 g (1%)

Protein45.3 g (91%)

Sodium1556.9 mg (78%)

Fiber1.2 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

0.5red onion

medium, coarsely chopped

3cloves garlic

coarsely chopped

2 tablespoonsadobo sauce

from a small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2 tablespoonsancho chile powder

1 teaspoonground cumin

1 teaspoondried oregano

1 tablespoonsalt

½ teaspoonblack pepper

water

as needed

3 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

Make the Marinade

Step 1

Place the onion, garlic, adobo sauce, olive oil, chile powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Pour the marinade into a 1-cup measuring cup and add enough water to reach to 1 cup.

Step 2

Using a fork, poke holes all over the chicken thighs and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over, seal, and use your hands to move the marinade around so that all of the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

Cook the Chicken

Step 3

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, turning occasionally, until completely cooked through, 165 to 175 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. (I recommend cooking in two batches and adding more olive oil in between, if needed). Remove the chicken to a large cutting board and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes. Slice or chop the chicken, as desired. Serve in a burrito, in a salad, or on its own!