Description
Juicy, smoky, perfectly seasoned grilled chicken inspired by Chipotle’s signature marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless skinless)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (plus 2 tbsp adobo sauce)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime (juiced)
Instructions
- Blend or mix chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, olive oil, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and lime juice to form a marinade.
- Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly. Marinate 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then chop into small bite-size pieces.
- Serve in bowls, burritos, tacos, salads, or meal prep portions.
Notes
- Marinating longer enhances flavor.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer chipotles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Copycat Chipotle Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Chicken Marinade