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Easy & Simple Copycat Chipotle Chicken

Christie Lai
If you love Chipotle's popular chicken, you're going to love this copycat version. This juicy chicken is packed with that spicy, smoky flavor! An easy main dish made with simple ingredients. Great for the family and saving you money on Chipotle!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3 servings
Calories per serving 247 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil for cooking

Marinade

  • ½ medium red onion coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoon adobo sauce from a small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup water cold

Instructions
 

  • With a fork, poke as many holes into your chicken thighs. This allows the chicken to absorb in the flavorful marinade. Transfer chicken thighs to a large bowl or a large ziplock bag.
  • In a blender or food processor, add Marinade ingredients and blend on high into a very smooth paste.
  • Pour marinade paste over chicken thighs, cover the bowl with a lid or seal your Ziplock bag. Marinate chicken overnight for best results or for 2 hours in the fridge.
  • In a large skillet on medium heat, heat vegetable oil.  Fry marinated chicken thighs for 7-9 minutes giving each piece enough space. Flipping the chicken over half way. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to fry in smaller batches. Cook until chicken juices run clear or an internal temperature of 165 F with a digital meat thermometer. It should have some char marks.
  • Remove chicken from pan. Let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before dicing into pieces with a knife on a cutting board. This allows the juices to redistribute in the meat.
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Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 4012mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg