Description
Smoky, spicy, and juicy chipotle chicken perfect for tacos, bowls, salads, or burritos, infused with chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, and fresh lime juice for bold flavor.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs (or breasts)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
Juice of 1 lime
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight for best flavor.
- Choose a cooking method:
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Stovetop: Heat a pan over medium heat, cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), bake chicken on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or fresh salad.
Notes
Marinate overnight for maximum flavor.
Can substitute chicken breasts for thighs but watch cooking time to avoid drying out.
Optional: Add honey or brown sugar to marinade for sweetness.
Leftovers keep in fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently for best results.
Freezes well for up to 2 months when wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-30 minutes depending on method
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill, Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 5 oz chicken)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
