Chipotle-Style Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by removing the fat from your chicken.
  2. 2Add 6 cloves of garlic to a blender.
  3. 3Add half an onion to the blender.
  4. 4Add some cilantro to the blender.
  5. 5Add some oregano to the blender.
  6. 6Add onion powder to the blender.
  7. 7Add garlic powder to the blender.
  8. 8Add some chili powder to the blender.
  9. 9Add salt to the blender.
  10. 10Add Adobo to the blender.
  11. 11Add olive oil to the blender.
  12. 12Add chipotles in adobo sauce to the blender.
  13. 13Squeeze in some lime juice.
  14. 14Blend all the ingredients until thick.
  15. 15Add the chicken to a bowl.
  16. 16Add the marinade on top of the chicken and mix well.
  17. 17Cover the bowl with aluminum foil and let it marinate for at least 2 hours or longer. The chef mentions marinating for 3 days.
  18. 18Get a skillet with some oil on medium heat.
  19. 19Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
  20. 20Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  21. 21Add some cilantro on top for garnish.
  22. 22Chop the chicken into smaller pieces.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
  • 0.5 large white onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 7 oz chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 whole lime
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • chopped cilantro

Equipment

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Tips

  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours or even longer for best results.
  • This chicken is very similar to the chicken at Chipotle and is great on burritos, bowls, or quesadillas.