Chipotle Mexican Grill Chicken Recipe

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

Fill your Mexican buffet with Chipotle Barbacoa Beef, Chipotle Cilantro Lime White Rice, Chipotle Corn Salsa, and Chipotle Guacamole that won’t cost you a second mortgage because we love the magic of making restaurant favorites at home!

Chipotle’s Chicken Cooked at Home – By a Former Chipotle Employee

Copycat Chipotle Chicken 🔗

When the family asks to make a trip to Chipotle, wow them instead with this Copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe. Great for tacos, burritos or salads.

Prep: 10min

Ingredients:

  • 1 7 oz. Can chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ⁄4 cup chopped red onion
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 1⁄4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 4-6 thin-sliced boneless (skinless chicken breasts)

Instruction:

  1. Combine all ingredients except for the chicken in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Pulse several times to make a marinade paste.
  2. Place chicken breasts and marinade into a gallon size plastic bag and seal closed. Squish around the chicken and marinade so that all the chicken is fully coated. Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
  3. After chicken has marinated, pre-heat grill on high heat for 15 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and discard bag. Place chicken on grill and cook on each side for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust grill heat while cooking to ensure that there is a little bit of char, but the meat does not burn or catch on fire.
  4. Remove cooked chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Chop into pieces and serve with tacos, rice bowls, salads, etc.

FAQ

What is the chicken at Chipotle made of?

The Chipotle Chicken is coated in flavorful Mexican spices, including chipotle chili powder for smoky heat, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, which are combined with olive oil and lime juice to tenderize the meat and make it oh-so-juicy.

Does Chipotle use chicken breast or thigh?

Although we have made this both ways and both are quite delicious, Chipotle restaurants typically use chicken thighs because they are much more tender and juicy than chicken breasts.

Does Chipotle have grilled chicken?

It’s the second time in less than a year that the burrito chain has experimented with a new chicken option; the al pastor option is spicier than Chipotle’s standard chicken option. It’s grilled and seasoned with a marinade of the chain’s signature adobo, morita peppers, ground achiote, and a splash of pineapple.

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