Copycat Chipotle Chicken
Among the array of scrumptious protein options at Chipotle, their chicken remains our go-to choice when crafting our burrito bowl masterpieces. The craving for this juicy, mildly spicy, and incredibly flavorful chicken struck so frequently that we resolved to develop a copycat recipe. Now, we can relish homemade burritos and bowls anytime we desire. With an extra-flavorful marinade and exquisitely tender chicken, this copycat recipe has the potential to rival the authentic Chipotle experience. If you've been on the quest for that perfect Chipotle-inspired recipe, look no further—this is the one you've been waiting for.
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, plus 2 tbsp. sauce
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
FOR THE BOWLS
- Cooked Rice
- Corn
- Black beans
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend onion, garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, oil, lime juice, oregano, and cumin until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add marinade and chicken to a large resealable plastic bag and rub all over to coat chicken. Let marinate in the fridge at least 2 hours.
- Bring chicken to room temperature and preheat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Grill chicken until cooked through and internal temperature reads 165°, about 8 minutes per side.
- Serve chicken over rice with desired toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 214mg
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