Description
Savor the delicious flavors of Chipotle from the comfort of your home with this easy Copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe. Bursting with smoky spice and juicy chicken, it’s perfect for tacos, bowls, or salads. In just a few simple steps, you can create a dish that rivals your favorite restaurant meal, delighting friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, paprika, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips or cubes.
- Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings or atop greens for a salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg