Description
This Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe delivers juicy and flavorful grilled chicken perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners. The marinade combines smoky spices and adobo for an authentic spicy chicken taste that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 small white or red onion quartered
- ¼ cup distilled vinegar
- 2 tbsp ancho chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 tbsp oil divided vegetable or canola or rice bran
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce
Instructions
- Blend garlic, onion, vinegar, ancho chili powder, cumin, oregano, 2 tbsp oil, salt, pepper, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce until smooth to make the marinade.
- Place chicken in a large Ziplock bag, add marinade, seal, and massage to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
- For grilling, heat grill to medium-high and brush with 1-2 tbsp oil. Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Let chicken rest before roughly chopping.
- For stovetop cooking, warm 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each side of the chicken 3-4 minutes until done.
- Rest and chop the chicken.
- When baking, preheat oven to 450°F and bake chicken in a dish for 18 minutes, cover with foil, and bake 4-5 more minutes. Rest and chop before serving.
Notes
- For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
- Prep Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 0.75g
- Sodium: 781mg
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 44g