Chipotle-Style Chicken at Home

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Bring the smoky, zesty flavors of your favorite Chipotle chicken into your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow copycat recipe!

No need to queue when you can sizzle and serve up a flavor-packed meal that captures the essence of the Chipotle Mexican Grill experience right at your dining table.

Chipotle Chicken: Breast or Thigh?

Chipotle typically uses chicken thighs for their mouthwatering chicken, as it stays juicier and more flavorful. However, for our healthier home version, we’ll use chicken breast to keep the fat content down while not compromising on taste.

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Composition of Chipotle Chicken

The signature Chipotle chicken is a blend of dried spices, chipotle peppers, and fresh herbs. This mix gives it the unique taste that Chipotle fans crave.

Cooking Oil for Chipotle Chicken

In alignment with Chipotle’s standards, they cook their chicken in a high-heat, neutral oil such as rice bran oil, which is similar to what they use. It’s got a high smoke point and a subtle flavor that won’t overpower the spices.

Total Cooking Time

• Prep Time: 1 hour (for marinating)
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients List

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp rice bran oil (or another high smoke point oil)
• 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime

Step-by-Step Instructions

Marinade:

1. In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, red onion, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, cilantro, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
3. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

Grill Time:

1. Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
3. Brush the grill with rice bran oil to prevent sticking.
4. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.

Rest and Serve:

1. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
2. Slice against the grain and serve hot. You can add it to burrito bowls, salads, or tacos – the possibilities are endless!

Chipotle-Style Chicken at Home

Recipe by Dr. Hailee

5.0 from 2 votes

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

1

hour 

Cooking time

10

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Bring the smoky, zesty flavors of your favorite Chipotle chicken into your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow copycat recipe!

Ingredients

US Metric

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp rice bran oil (or another high smoke point oil)

• 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

• 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers)

• 4 cloves garlic

• 1 small red onion, roughly chopped

• 2 tsp cumin

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• Juice of 1 lime

Directions

• For the Marinade:
• In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, red onion, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, cilantro, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
• Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
• Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
• Grill Time:
• Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
• Brush the grill with rice bran oil to prevent sticking.
• Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
• Rest and Serve:
• Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
• Slice against the grain and serve hot. You can add it to burrito bowls, salads, or tacos – the possibilities are endless!

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1g
• Calories: 180kcal
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Protein: 26g
• Fat: 7g

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Wrap-Up

There you have it, a Chipotle-style chicken that’s simple, healthier, and bursting with flavor. The best part? You know exactly what’s going into your meal—only fresh, wholesome ingredients.

So fire up the grill and let the fiesta of flavors begin in your own backyard! Enjoy your homemade Chipotle chicken with your favorite sides, and don’t forget to share your culinary creation with friends and family.