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Copycat Chipotle Chicken

Seriously SO SO GOOD. Perfect for burritos and/or burrito bowls! And it's even better than Chipotle, but shhhhh!

Prep Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • ½ cup beer
  • ½ medium sweet onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

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  1. Combine beer, onion, garlic, chili pepper, 2 tablespoons canola oil, lime juice, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper in blender until smooth.
  2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken thighs and beer mixture; marinate for at least 4 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
  3. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  4. Brush chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 8-10 minutes. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
  5. Serve warm.