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 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
marinated time3 hourshrs
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: chicken, copycat, healthy
Servings: 8
Calories: 151kcal
Ingredients
7oz.Can chipotles in adobo sauce
1teaspooncumin
1teaspooncoarsely ground black pepper
1teaspoondried oregano
1/4cupchopped red onion
3teaspoonsminced garlic
Juice of 2 limesabout 1⁄4 cup
1teaspoonKosher salt
4-6thin-sliced bonelessskinless 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.