Best 3 Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipes

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CHICKEN

Copycat Chipotle® Chicken image

Just a small amount of effort for this delicious and healthy meal. You can use this chicken for tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, or fajitas. Just add your favorite toppings such as lettuce, salsa, rice, beans, cheese, or sour cream. Enjoy!

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 18h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ounce dried chipotle chile pepper
1 ounce dried ancho chile pepper
½ cup water
½ red onion, cut into small chunks
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Steps:

Place chipotle chile pepper and ancho chile pepper in a bowl; pour in water. Cover bowl and let sit until peppers are softened, at least 10 to 12 hours. Drain water and remove seeds from peppers.
Blend chile peppers, red onion, garlic, sea salt, cumin, oregano, and black pepper in a blender until a coarse paste forms; add olive oil and blend until marinade is smooth.
Pound chicken thighs flat with a meat mallet and trim excess skin. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade. Turn chicken several times to coat. Seal bag and marinate at least 8 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill with top and bottom plates for medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 526.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHIPOTLE'S CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Chipotle's Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, vegetable oil

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to tate
6 oz chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

On a cutting board, season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
Transfer the chicken to a large zip-top bag with the chopped chipotles and mix until the chicken is fully coated.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 4 minutes per side.
Remove the chicken with tongs and place on a cutting board. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Transfer the chicken back to the pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until all pieces are browned.
Enjoy!

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RECIPE IN THE INSTANT POT

Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe in the Instant Pot image

Do yourself a favor and make our copycat Chipotle chicken recipe in the Instant Pot and enjoy your favorite meal at home.

Provided by Lauren

Categories Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup Chicken Broth
1 small red onion (diced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 chipotle pepper from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce ( (leave the pepper whole))
1 Tablespoon adobo sauce ( (from the can of chipotles))
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

In the bottom of the Instant Pot pot, mix together chicken broth, onion, garlic, pepper, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot and make sure that the chicken is mostly covered by the sauce.
Place lid on top of Instant Pot and turn valve to SEALING. Press MANUAL button (or PRESSURE COOK button) and set timer to 15 minutes (22 minutes if chicken is frozen).
When chicken is finished cooking, move valve to VENTING and do a quick release of the pressure.
Remove chicken and transfer to a plate or cutting board (leaving liquid in the pot).Shred or slice the chicken.
You can use the chicken in tacos, burritos, on top of salads, or even in a bowl.
To assemble your own bowl, place rice in the bottom of the bowl. Top with cooked chicken, pinto or black beans, guacamole, corn, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 1231 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

For best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. The bones and skin add flavor to the chicken as it cooks.
If you don't have adobo sauce, you can make your own by blending together 1 cup of canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1 tablespoon of cumin.
You can adjust the heat of the chicken by using more or less adobo sauce. If you like your chicken spicy, use up to 1 cup of adobo sauce. For a milder flavor, use 1/2 cup of adobo sauce.
Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken.
You can cook the chicken in a variety of ways. You can grill it, bake it, or pan-fry it. The cooking method you choose will depend on your personal preference.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, beans, tortillas, and salsa.

Conclusion:

This Copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy your favorite Mexican flavors at home. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the chipotle sauce is smoky and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.