Chipotle Chicken
This Chipotle Chicken recipe is my go-to for easy weeknight dinners! I love the combination of smoky, spicy and savory flavors. Whether you cook the chicken in a skillet, on a grill or grill pan, or in the air fryer, the result will be juicy and delicious. If you’re craving a homemade version of the popular food chain restaurant, you’ll love this quick recipe that doesn’t require any marinating time. Turn it into a burrito bowl or burrito with my copycat cilantro lime rice, guacamole and pico de gallo. Or use it for taco night, over salad or quesadillas. My family devours them!
Why This Chipotle Chicken Recipe Works
Quick: It takes only a few minutes to make the rub, and there’s no need to wait for the chicken to marinate. Season and cook it right away – it’ll be ready in about 15 minutes. Juicy Chicken: Chicken thighs are a tasty cut of meat that can be prepared in various ways. Flavorful: The chipotle in adobo sauce and ancho chile powder pack this dish with bold flavors. Easy: This chipotle chicken recipe uses a few pantry ingredients and requires almost no chopping. Gluten-free: Perfect for gluten-free and dairy-free dietary restrictions.
Chipotle Chicken Ingredients
Chicken: I prefer boneless, skinless chicken thighs which are juicier than breasts, but both would work. Garlic: Mince or crush two garlic cloves for flavor. Chipotle in Adobo Sauce: You’ll only need one tablespoon of the sauce which comes in small cans in the Latin section of your supermarket. Freeze the rest in an ice cube tray and then transfer to a zip-locked bag for later use. Seasoning: Ancho chile powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, pepper are the dry spices you will need.
How to Make Chipotle Chicken
How to Store Chipotle Chicken
Meal prep chipotle chicken thighs and have easy meals for half the week. Leftovers will hold in the fridge for up to four days and in the freezer for three months. Reheat it in the microwave until warm, and serve in tacos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, taco salads, and more.
- Start with a Base:
Cilantro Lime Rice Brown rice Shredded Romaine lettuce Cauliflower rice
- Add Protein:
Adobo-marinated chicken Barbacoa (shredded beef) Carnitas (slow-cooked pork) Steak
- Add Beans:
Black beans Pinto beans
- Finish with Toppings:
Sauteed peppers and onions Pickled red onions Pico de gallo Corn salsa Salsa verde Guacamole Sour cream or use Greek yogurt Cheese (shredded Monterey Jack or queso fresco) Shredded romaine lettuce
Variations
Chicken: If you prefer white meat, use chicken breasts. Ancho Chile Powder: If you don’t have ancho, swap it for regular chili powder.
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