Chipotle Chicken Recipe
This chipotle chicken recipe is smoky, spicy, juicy, and perfect for tacos, rice bowls, salads, and more. Easy to make, healthy, and ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 🛒 Ingredients for Chipotle Chicken Recipe Serves 4
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce from a can
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the same can
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 🌿 Optional Toppings or Sides:
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Cooked rice or tortillas
- Avocado slices
- Sour cream or chipotle mayo
Notes
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions for Chipotle Chicken Recipe
🔥 Step 1: Make the Marinade
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In a blender or food processor, combine:
- Chipotle peppers
- Adobo sauce
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Garlic
- Cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Blend until smooth.
🍗 Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
- Place chicken in a large bowl or zip-top bag.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for max flavor).
🔥 Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Grill Method:- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add a drizzle of oil.
- Cook chicken 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through.
⏲️ Step 4: Let It Rest
- Rest cooked chicken for 5 minutes.
- Slice or chop as desired.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions for Your Chipotle Chicken Recipe
- Serve over rice bowls with beans and corn.
- Add to tacos with cabbage and avocado.
- Chop for salads or burrito bowls.