Description
A quick and easy recipe for making flavorful, smoky Chipotle-style chicken at home, perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by prepping the chicken. If you’ve opted for boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trim off any excess fat. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure a good sear when cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, adobo sauce, chipotle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Once your marinade is well combined, add the chicken thighs, making sure they’re thoroughly coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the hot pan. Carefully place the marinated chicken into the skillet.
- Cook on one side for about 5-6 minutes until you achieve a golden sear.
- Flip the chicken over and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a spicier variant, adjust the amount of chipotle sauce and chili powder. Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg