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Copycat Chipotle Chicken

When the family asks to make a trip to Chipotle, wow them instead with this Copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe. Great for tacos, burritos or salads.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
marinated time3 hours
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: chicken, copycat, healthy
Servings: 8
Calories: 151kcal

Ingredients

  • 7 oz. Can chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Juice of 2 limes about 1⁄4 cup
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 4-6 thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except for the chicken in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Pulse several times to make a marinade paste.
  • Place chicken breasts and marinade into a gallon size plastic bag and seal closed. Squish around the chicken and marinade so that all the chicken is fully coated. Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
  • After chicken has marinated, pre-heat grill on high heat for 15 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and discard bag. Place chicken on grill and cook on each side for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust grill heat while cooking to ensure that there is a little bit of char, but the meat does not burn or catch on fire.
  • Remove cooked chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Chop into pieces and serve with tacos, rice bowls, salads, etc.

Notes

Note: if you are sensitive to spice, I would suggest using less chipotles in adobo sauce. 

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg