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Copycat Chipotle Chicken

This smoky, savory chicken tastes like it came from your favorite taco joint but SURPRISE it’s made right at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Inactive Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, thawed
  • ½ cup adobo sauce from a 7 oz can of chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • ¼ cup water
  • Additional olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinade in a medium bowl
  • Combine adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper, salt, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and water
  • Add diced onion and mix well
  • Place the chicken in a gallon-size Ziploc bag and coat with the marinade
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  • Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight
  • Remove chicken from the fridge when ready to cook
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan
  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil and coat with non-stick spray
  • Sear chicken for 3–5 minutes per side until starting to brown
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  • Work in batches if needed
  • Transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet
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  • Bake for 30–40 minutes until cooked through and easy to shred
  • Cut into pieces and serve
    Shredded chicken in a glass bowl on a marble counter.

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Notes

Store chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 2499mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg