Chipotle Chicken Recipe
This smoky Chipotle Chicken is marinated with chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, and warm spices, then cooked until juicy and flavorful. Slice or chop it for burrito bowls, tacos, salads, and easy weeknight meals.
Servings: 2
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 6- ounce chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chipotle powder use chili powder as a substitute
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a wide flat bowl or to a sealable plastic bag.
- Whisk together the chipotle sauce, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion, powder, cumin and salt. Pour over the chicken. Be sure to rub the sauce into the chicken.
- Cover, then refrigerate and marinade at least 1 hour. You can marinade overnight for more chipotle flavor.
- When you’re ready to cook, heat a large pan or your grill to medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
- Cook the chicken breasts about 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium. Flip the chicken and continue to cook another 7-8 minutes, or until it is cooked through. It should measure 165 degrees F. internally.
- Let the breasts rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Option
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal