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Grilled chipotle chicken with char marks, cilantro, and lime on a rustic plate

Copycat Chipotle Chicken

This copycat recipe for chipotle chicken delivers smoky adobo flavor, juicy grilled texture, and bold restaurant-style taste for bowls and tacos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 680 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 tbsp Adobo sauce from can
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, vegetable oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the marinade and let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
  4. Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until charred and cooked to 165°F / 74°C at the thickest part.
  5. Rest the chicken for 3 minutes, then slice against the grain into strips.