Copycat Chipotle Chicken – Bold and Smoky Delight Awaits!
A delicious and smoky chicken recipe inspired by Chipotle’s famous dish, perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, or bowls with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less adobo sauce.
- This chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg