Description
This Best Chipotle Chicken Copycat delivers bold, smoky flavor with juicy, tender chicken that tastes just like the restaurant favorite. Marinated in chipotle peppers, citrus, and warm spices, then cooked hot for charred edges, it’s perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons adobo sauce
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Blend all marinade ingredients until smooth
2. Coat chicken thoroughly with the marinade
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight
4. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat
5. Cook chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through
6. Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces
Notes
Marinating overnight delivers the deepest flavor
Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts
Reduce chipotle peppers for a milder version
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling / Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: chipotle chicken, copycat chipotle, burrito bowl chicken