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Chipotle Chicken
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.