Copycat Chipotle Chicken: A Bold & Smoky Meal Prep Delight!
A delicious and smoky chicken recipe inspired by Chipotle, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with your choice of sides or store in meal prep containers.
Notes
- For extra smokiness, add more smoked paprika.
- This chicken can be used in salads, burritos, or bowls.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 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