Copycat Chipotle Chicken
A simple and delicious recipe to recreate the smoky, spicy flavor of Chipotle’s chicken at home. Perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons chipotle chicken seasoning
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chipotle chicken seasoning, adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Coat each chicken breast with the spice mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- For the crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken inside and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- For grilling: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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