Copycat Chipotle Chicken
Copycat Chipotle Chicken is marinated chicken thighs, grilled then chopped into tender, juicy bite-size pieces. Add this smoky, spicy chicken to tortillas, rice bowls, salads, and more!
Servings 3 people
Course Dinner, Lunch
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken thigh, boneless, skinless
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil, plus more for grilling
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce, plus one chili
- ½ tablespoon ancho chili pepper, ground
- 1¼ teaspoons cumin, ground
- 1½ teaspoons oregano, dried
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- ¼ small yellow onion, grated
Instructions
- Make the marinade: Add all ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix until chicken is completely coated in marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, best if overnight.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium high heat. Brush grill (or grill pan) with oil and add chicken once surface is hot.
- Grill chicken in batches, flipping once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 10-15 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Once chicken is cooked, place on a platter and cover with foil. Leave for 5 minutes to allow chicken to rest, then chop into cubed pieces and serve with tortillas, rice or salad bowls.
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