Chipotle Chicken
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chipotle Chicken
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This copycat Chipotle chicken recipe is chicken thighs marinated in a blend of chilies, garlic and herbs, then cooked to tender and golden brown perfection. This chicken tastes just like what you would find at Chipotle restaurant!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red onion coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil or neutral flavored oil such as rice bran oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
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Instructions
- Place the red onion, water, olive oil, ancho chile powder, garlic, adobo sauce, salt, pepper, oregano and cumin in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until you have a mostly smooth mixture.
- Pour the marinade into a large bowl or resealable gallon sized bag. Add the chicken and coat with the marinade.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Heat a grill over medium high heat, or preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grill the chicken for 7-8 minutes per side or until a thermometer registers at least 165 degrees F.
- OR bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices or cubes, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
619mg
(26%)
Potassium
562mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
857IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 857IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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42 reviews
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