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Chipotle Chicken Recipe (Copycat)

Without leaving your house, the Chipotle Chicken (Copycat) dish recreates the precise Chipotle flavors for you at home with chili, garlic, cumin, and vinegar notes!

Making restaurant favorites at home has a special enchantment that we adore. Put Chipotle Barbacoa Beef, Chipotle Cilantro Lime White Rice, Chipotle Corn Salsa, and Chipotle Guacamole on your Mexican buffet—you won’t need a second mortgage for any of these dishes!

 Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Chipotle Chicken is a super flavorful, marinaded, grilled chicken you can make at home in no time at all.

Once you’ve prepared it, you’ll basically top everything with it because the chicken is so delectable (yet nutritious) that you’ll find yourself eating salads only to add the chicken on top. It is that excellent.

Start with a seasoned marinade as the first step in creating the same fiery and flavorful Chipotle chicken in your kitchen. Oils, herbs, and spices are used in marinades to intensify flavor and tenderize. You can use this method on beef, chicken, pig, and vegetables as well. The list of ingredients in this Chipotle chicken marinade is well known; you can find chipotle chili powder, dried oregano, and cumin in a number of Chipotle menu items. These spices are probably present in your pantry. The restaurant’s recipes are based on the fusion of smokey heat and rich Mexican herbs and spices, and they only call for a total of 51 ingredients. The same can be done at home.

The marinated chicken should be grilled on a medium-high grill as the second tip for preparing Chipotle-style chicken at home. Although using an outdoor grill is ideal, you can also sear chicken on an interior grill pan to achieve that scorched exterior. By crushing the chicken breasts into a thin, half-inch thickness BEFORE marinating, you will avoid the problem of grilled chicken breasts drying out while cooked. The chicken will cook quickly and you’ll keep all that juicy goodness inside your meat as it cooks on the grill.

How do i marinate chicken?

1. The chicken should be pounded to an equal thickness of about 1/2 inch.
2. Put each ingredient into a sizable plastic bag that can be sealed. After closing, thoroughly combine and then chill for six hours.
3. Take the chicken out of the marinade, then throw away the marinade. On a medium-high grill, cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side.

How long should I marinate chicken?

The majority of marinades work best when left in for two hours or more. To achieve the flavor of a fine restaurant, we advise marinating this chipotle chicken marinade for at least 6 hours.

Put the chicken in the marinade the morning before work so that it is ready to be grilled when you get home. This is a fantastic time-saving tip for weeknight meals.

SAFE TEMPERATURE FOR COOKING CHICKEN:

According to foodsafety.gov, chicken should be cooked (or grilled) to a safe minimum cooking temperature of 165 °F to prevent any contamination risks. Remember to rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving so that it can reach this temperature while resting and kill any leftover bacteria.

how do I get grill marks on chicken?

the grill to a medium-high temperature. Make sure the grill has finished heating up. Since the chicken marinade already contains oil, you don’t need to oil the grill further. Lay the cooked chicken on the grill with the cooked side facing away from you. When the chicken has naturally released from the grill, you can use tongs to flip it over to the other side.

The most important part of getting the chicken to look the same as chipotle is the “double cooking” that chipotle does. Once the chicken breast has been cooked they chop it into small pieces, then continue to cook it on the griddle until the small pieces form their own crust. Do not skip this part of the cooking, it is essential. You can also see this cooking method used when I made my Halal Cart Chicken and Rice (Copycat), the texture and the flavors of the chicken are completely different than a classic Easy Grilled Chicken.

Alternative methods to cook chipotle chicken

Grilling chicken is the best way to mimic the style of food cooked at Chipotle Mexican Grill, but there are alternative methods you can use at home. This marinated chicken recipe can be cooked in the slow cooker, stove top, or baked in the oven.

• Slow Cooker: Do not pound the chicken breasts if cooking in the slow cooker. Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
• Stove Top: Cut the chicken into cubes before marinating. Cook the chicken cubes in a large saucepan on the stove top until cooked through.
• Oven Baked: Place the pounded and marinated chicken breasts on a baking tray and roast at 400° F for 18-20 minutes.

How to use Chipotle Chicken (Copycat) recipe

• burritos
• tacos
• enchiladas
• quesadillas
• taquitos
• salads
• bowls

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RECIPE

The best chipotle chicken recipe is a complete meal or instantly transforms tacos, burritos, salads, bowls, and other dishes into the best tacos, burritos, salads, and bowls ever!

For a quick and delectable dinner, prepare this succulent Chipotle Chicken and cook it practically immediately. Alternatively, marinade it longer. Fast and simple, The Wet Rub tastes better than any restaurant.

I have a ton of Mexican restaurants at my disposal because I live in San Diego (Carlsbad is in the north of San Diego).

Thank god, because 90% of the time Patrick and I yearn for Mexican food.

However, even after all of our Mexican tasting, my favorite Mexican dishes remain my Carne Asada and my homemade Chipotle Chicken!

It costs a fraction of what eating out would, has ten times the flavor, and can be prepared in advance to be ready right away.

Serve it with tacos, burritos, empanadas, or rice and beans with cilantro and lime for a quick and simple supper.

MARINA DE CHIPOTLES CON CHICKEN

More of a wet rub than a marinate, the Chipotle Chicken marinade. This, in my opinion, concentrates the taste, making the chicken even more strong and delicious. Chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder are combined with chili powder to give the Chipotle Chicken a smokey heat. To make the flesh soft and oh so juicy, the spices are combined with olive oil and lime juice before being spread all over your chicken. Just take a look at those spices—they’re about to turn your mouth into a fiesta!

You can cook the chicken right immediately, wait 30 minutes, or even better, let it marinate for 8 hours.

The chicken will become more tasty and tender as it marinates for a longer period of time.

HOW TO COOK CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Your Chipotle Chicken can be grilled or prepared on a stove. However, your grilled Chipotle chicken will naturally be more smokey and need less cleanup. Both methods yield fantastic results. But since grilling chicken isn’t always feasible, I’ve included instructions for both stovetop and grilling Chipotle Chicken.

STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS

1. If the chicken you’ve marinated has been kept in the fridge, let it remain at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes (time permitting).
2. A sizable nonstick skillet is warmed up over medium-high heat. When the pan is quite hot, add the chicken and cook, uncovered, for 3–5 minutes, or until one side is beautifully browned (or blackened, if you want).
3. Heat should be lowered to medium-low after flipping the chicken. Depending on the thickness of the chicken, heat for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly done. Before slicing, transfer to a chopping board and rest for five minutes.

GRILLING DIRECTIONS

1. If the chicken you’ve marinated has been kept in the fridge, let it remain at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes (time permitting).
2. In the interim, lubricate and heat the grill to 375–450°F for medium heat.
3. Chicken should be cooked thoroughly on the grill for 5-7 minutes on each side. (A thermometer inserted should register 165 degrees Fahrenheit.) Depending on the thickness of your chicken, the cooking time will change.
4. Take the chicken off the grill and give it five minutes to rest before slicing.

No matter how you cook this Chipotle Chicken – it will be epically flavorful, epically delicious and ready to transform your meal into the best Mexican (fill in the blanks____tacos, burritos, etc.), with crazy little prep and crazy huge flavor.   Epic flavor.   It’s waiting…

EASY ALL PURPOSE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Tacos, burritos, salads, bowls, and other dishes are quickly transformed into the most epic tacos, burritos, salads, and bowls EVER by the finest Chipotle Chicken Recipe, which is a meal in and of itself. For a quick and delectable dinner, prepare this succulent Chipotle Chicken and cook it practically immediately. Alternatively, marinade it longer.

SERVINGS: 4

TOTAL TIME:20 MINS

PREP TIME:5 MINS

COOK TIME:15 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 2-3 chicken breasts pounded thin (1 pound)

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RUB

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

• Combine the ingredients for the chicken rub in a small bowl, then massage the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. If you have the opportunity, let the chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking, or place it in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
• DIRECTIONS FOR A STOVETOP
• If the chicken was chilled, allow it to come to room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes (time permitting).
• A sizable nonstick skillet is warmed up over medium-high heat. When the pan is quite hot, add the chicken and cook, uncovered, for 3–5 minutes, or until one side is beautifully browned (or blackened, if you want). Heat should be lowered to medium-low after flipping the chicken. Depending on the thickness of the chicken, heat for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly done. Before slicing, transfer to a chopping board and rest for five minutes.
• DIRECTIONS FOR GRILLING
• If the chicken was chilled, allow it to come to room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes (time permitting).
• In the interim, lubricate and heat the grill to 375–450°F for medium heat.
• Chicken should be cooked thoroughly on the grill for 5-7 minutes on each side. (A thermometer inserted should register 165 degrees Fahrenheit.)
• Take the chicken off the grill and give it five minutes to rest before slicing.

NOTES

*Chicken is still delicious even if cooked immediately but is more flavorful the longer the rub marinates.
**Total time does not include marinating chicken as this time will vary per individual.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN (COPYCAT RECIPE)

The chicken thighs in this clone of Chipotle’s recipe are marinated in a mixture of chilies, garlic, and herbs before being cooked to delicate, golden perfection. This chicken has the same flavor as chicken from a Chipotle restaurant.

My entire family enjoys eating at Chipotle, so I’ve started preparing some of their signature meals at home, such as their renowned cilantro lime rice, guacamole, and this smoky and flavorful chicken.

WHAT IS CHIPOTLE CHICKEN MADE OF?

Chipotle uses a marinade to flavor its chicken. The marinade is made from the following ingredients:

• Onion: While this recipe is often made with white onion, I like to use red onion because it has a milder, sweeter flavor.
• Ancho Chile: This is a mild type of dried chile that is typically used in Mexican cuisine. You can either buy whole dried chilies and soak them until they get soft, or else use ancho powder. I’m using ancho chile powder here because it’s easier to locate in most grocery stores.
• Garlic: Use freshly chopped garlic for the best flavor.
• Adobo Sauce: Chipotle chiles are sold in cans of adobo sauce. This ingredient can be found in the international foods aisle of most grocery stores. The sauce has an intensely smoky flavor, but is not overly spicy. If you prefer that your chicken have some spice to it, you can also mince 1-2 chipotle peppers and add them to the marinade.
• Oil: The Chipotle restaurant uses rice bran oil, which is a neutral flavored oil. I have found that it’s not easy to locate this oil at the store, so I use olive oil, or another neutral flavored oil.
• Herbs and Spices: This marinade also includes traditional Mexican seasonings such as cumin and oregano for added flavor.

HOW DO YOU MAKE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN?

The marinade ingredients should first be combined in a blender, then processed until a mostly smooth liquid is produced. In a sizable bowl or resealable plastic bag, pour the marinade. Chicken thighs should be added to the marinade and then chilled for at least an hour. Take the chicken out of the marinade, and then prepare it however you like. Slice or chop the chicken, then plate it after it has rested.

TIPS FOR THE PERFECT DISH

• Because they have more taste than chicken breasts and are less likely to dry out, I much prefer using chicken thighs. In spite of this, chicken breasts will also work if you prefer white meat.
• The chicken can be left to marinate for up to 12 hours. If you cook the chicken for any longer, the texture can start to change.
• My Chipotle chicken is usually grilled, either outside on a grill or inside on a grill pan. When it’s cool outside and I’m not in the mood to barbecue, I bake the chicken.
• For up to three days, leftover chicken will remain fresh in the refrigerator. Any cooked chicken you have leftover can be frozen for up to two months.

HOW TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

The beauty of this recipe is that the chicken can be served in so many different ways.

• Make my incredibly popular burrito bowls, but use this chicken in place of the marinate called for in the recipe.
• To make tacos, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then add lettuce, salsa, and cheese to warm tortillas.
• The greatest green chile chicken enchiladas are made by dicing or shredding the cooked chicken, rolling it in tortillas, and then slathering it with sauce.
• Soup: Chop any leftover chicken to create chicken tortilla soup or Mexican chicken soup.
• Chicken fajitas can be made with this marinade! Slice up the marinated chicken, add bell peppers, onions, and cook in a pan. Serve with beans, guacamole, salsa, tortillas, and sour cream.