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Chipotle Chicken Recipe (Copycat)
This Chipotle-style chicken recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated overnight with a blend of chipotle chili powder, spices, vinegar, garlic, and oil. The chicken is grilled then crisped in a pan for a smoky, spicy flavor and a mix of tender and crispy textures, making it suitable for bowls, tacos, or salads.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
262 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup distilled vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 6 tablespoons rice bran oil , divided (vegetable oil is ok)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness, about a half inch thick.
- Add all the ingredients together (save 2 tablespoons of oil) in a large ziplock bag (removing as much air as possible), mixing it well together after closing, and marinate for at least 6 hours.
- Remove from marinade and add to a medium high heat grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through then chop roughly.
- Add chopped chicken and 2 tablespoons of oil to a large pan on medium high heat to crisp for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
531mg
(22%)
Potassium
452mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
243IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 531mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.