Chipotle Chicken (Copycat) (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 31 minutes (plus 8-24 hours marinating)👥 8 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
280
Protein
35g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
1g
Health Benefits
Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10
Ingredients
- •- 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- •- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- •- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from can
- •- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- •- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- •- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- •- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- •- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- •- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- •- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- •- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- 11. Blend chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, onion powder, and lime juice until smooth.
- 22. Place chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag and pour marinade over them.
- 33. Massage marinade into meat, remove air from bag, and seal.
- 44. Marinate 8-24 hours in refrigerator.
- 55. Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
- 66. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- 77. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- 88. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side until slightly charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 99. Rest meat 10 minutes.
- 1010. Chop into ½-inch pieces.
- 1111. Optional: Toss with remaining cooking juices.