Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe
This copycat Chipotle chicken recipe is simple, versatile, budget-friendly and just as delicious as the real thing. It’s perfect for meal prep and can be used in burritos, tacos, salads and more.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Marinade
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned abobo chilis
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lime cut into 6 wedges for serving
Instructions
Marinating
- In a food processor or blender, add the onion, adobo sauce, avocado oil, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Blend until smooth, then set aside.
- Lay chicken on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap and pound chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2"—3/4" using a meat tenderizer or the bottom of a glass jar.
- Add pounded chicken to a large resealable plastic bag, then pour marinade ingredients over the chicken. Seal the bag and massage until all the chicken is covered in marinade. Marinate in the fridge for as little as 2 and up to 24 hours.
Grilling
- Preheat the grill and remove the chicken from the marinade. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then place on the grill and cook over medium high heat for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F in the thickest spot.
- Take chicken off the grill and tent with foil for 5 minutes. Cut chicken into small, bite-sized pieces, then season to taste with salt and fresh squeezed lime juice just before serving.
Serving Instructions
- Serve on a tortilla, quesadilla, or rice bowl with additional toppings if desired. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Notes
Storing instructions: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating: warm chicken in the microwave or add to a saute pan over medium heat and cook with a little oil until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1599mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg