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Copycat Chipotle Chicken

Juicy, smoky, perfectly seasoned grilled chicken inspired by Chipotle’s signature marinade, made with chipotles in adobo, garlic, cumin, and lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo plus 2 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime juiced

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Blend or mix chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, olive oil, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and lime juice to form a marinade.
  2. Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly. Marinate 30 minutes to 8 hours.
  3. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
  5. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then chop into small bite-size pieces.
  6. Serve in bowls, burritos, tacos, salads, or meal prep portions.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, add one teaspoon smoked paprika.