Skip the restaurant and make your own copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe at home. The marinade is quick, easy, healthy, and tastes even better than the real thing! Make white meat or dark meat and follow my instructions for either baking or grilling.
The perfection of Chipotle Mexican Grill, made even more perfect because you get to eat it in the comfort of your own home, whenever you want it.
Chipotle Chicken is tender and juicy, packed with flavor, and perfect on everything. And whether you want to grill it, sauté it, or bake it in the oven, I’ve got all your options covered!
That smoky, spicy flavor in Chipotle’s chicken comes from two primary ingredients: Dried ancho chiles and adobo sauce.
Chipotle Chicken (Copycat)
Skip the restaurant and make your own copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe at home. The marinade is quick, easy, healthy, and tastes even better than the real thing! Make white meat or dark meat and follow my instructions for either baking or grilling.
Prep: 5min
Total: 50min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Sodium 1008 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/2 medium red onion (coarsely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce ((see notes))
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano ((see notes))
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
Instruction:
- Place the chicken in a large freezer-safe plastic bag. Pour in marinade, close the bag, and mash until chicken is evenly coated. Place the plastic bag in a dish and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Remove to a cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes. Chop into small pieces. Season to taste with salt. Serve on tortillas or in bowls with additional toppings as desired.
- Remove to a cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes. Chop into small pieces. Season to taste with salt. Serve on tortillas or in bowls with additional toppings as desired.
- Remove to a cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes. Chop into small pieces. Season to taste with salt. Serve on tortillas or in bowls with additional toppings as desired.
Chipotle’s Chicken Cooked at Home – By a Former Chipotle Employee
FAQ
What is the chicken at Chipotle made of?
What are the two types of chicken at Chipotle?
What is pollo asado at Chipotle restaurant?
What can I season chicken with?
