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Qdoba Copycat Chicken Breasts

Spicy copycat grilled chicken is charred, tender and is great on burrito bowls, burritos, or salads. This home-made version tastes 1000x better for a fraction of the price! 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a small can of Chipotle peppers
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine chicken garlic, olive oil, adobo sauce and seasoning in a large bowl (or ziplock bag), cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
  2. Preheat about 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, turning occasionally, until completely cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the chicken ontop large cutting board and allow to rest for at least 5-10 minutes then Slice or chop. Serve in a burrito, in a salad, or on its own!

Notes

  • This recipe was updated on Oct, 20 2018. For the older version, please follow the recipe below. 
  • 2 lbs. chicken breasts Juice from one fresh orange and one fresh lime1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. oregano2 tsp. chili powder 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 clove garlic minced
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