CHIPOTLE CHICKEN (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 35 minutes (plus marination)👥 8 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
310
Protein
35g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
1g

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory6/10
Blood Sugar Control8/10

Ingredients

  • •- 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • •- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • •- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from can
  • •- 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • •- 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • •- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • •- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • •- 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • •- 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • •- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • •- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • •- 1 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. 11. Blend chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, vinegar, lime juice, and onion powder until smooth.
  2. 22. Reserve ¼ cup marinade for basting.
  3. 33. Place chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag, pour remaining marinade over chicken.
  4. 44. Massage marinade into meat, seal bag removing air. Refrigerate 8-24 hours.
  5. 55. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
  6. 66. Remove chicken from marinade, discard used marinade.
  7. 77. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade.
  8. 88. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior is lightly charred.
  9. 99. Rest meat 10 minutes before chopping into ½-inch pieces.