Baked Chipotle Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
244 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Baked Chipotle Chicken
Description
Baked Chipotle Chicken utilizes a marinade made from chipotle sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and aromatic seasonings mixed with oil to coat the chicken breasts fully. Marinating overnight allows the spices to permeate the meat, enhancing the smoky and mildly spicy flavor profile typical of chipotle pepper preparations.
The cooking method involves baking the chicken breasts covered in foil to retain moisture, then uncovering for a final phase to slightly brown the surface. This technique helps maintain tenderness while developing subtle roasted notes. The pounded chicken breasts also contribute to even cooking.
The versatility of this recipe allows serving the chicken as a simple baked entrée or incorporated into dishes like tacos, enchiladas, or salads where the smoky chipotle flavor complements other Mexican ingredients. The moderate spice can be adjusted by modifying the amount or type of chili powder in the marinade.
The recipe notes that the listed prep and cook times do not include the marinating period, which should be overnight or up to 24 hours to optimize flavor infusion and tenderness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to about ¾ inch thickness, boneless skinless
Marinade
- 1 ounce can chipotles in adobo sauce sauce only
- 3 tablespoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Stir together all ingredients for marinade.
- Add chicken and marinade to a large plastic bag and seal. Chill overnight or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from plastic bag and discard excess marinade. Place chicken side by side in a large, greased baking dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer. Serve chicken as-is or in any of your favorite Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, salads, and more.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight or up to 24 hours for best flavor and tenderness.
- Baking times exclude marinating; plan accordingly when preparing the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 522mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1821IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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