# Chipotle's Chicken

This recipe recreates Chipotle's chicken at home.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 123 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 7 oz Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.75 cup Water
- 6 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs

## Instructions

1. In a blender, combine chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic cloves, cumin powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, chili powder, olive oil, and water. Blend until smooth.
2. Place chicken thighs in a bowl. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill chicken thighs for about 6–8 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and are nicely charred.
5. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- blender
- grill

## Tips

- Marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight
- Use high heat for grilling
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C)

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/qLeMB3PIPVw?si=cK1XyRyHMkxyXTzI
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c50c08a2-5066-4533-bed6-9d5fb3754494
- Extracted: 2025-01-13

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