Chipotle Chicken
Estimate, per serving
- Cal
- 380
- Protein
- 42.5g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Fat
- 21g
- Sodium
- 680mg
- Fiber
- 0.5g
Ingredients
- chicken thighsboneless, skinless
- 2 1/4 lb2 1/4 lb
- chipotle peppers in adobo
- 3 peppers
- adobo sauce
- 3 tbsp
- garlic
- 5 cloves
- neutral oil
- 3 tbsp
- white vinegar
- 3 tbsp
- ancho chili powder
- 2 1/4 tsp
- kosher salt
- 2 1/4 tsp
- ground cumin
- 2 1/4 tsp
- dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp
- black pepperfreshly ground
- 3/4 tsp
- lime
- 1 1/2 lime
Pescatarianextra-firm tofu pressed and cubedpat dry, sear longer for color
Method
- 01Blend chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, oil, vinegar, ancho chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, and black pepper until smooth.
- 02Place chicken thighs in a bowl or zip-top bag, pour marinade over, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.2 hr
- 03Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.30 min
- 04Preheat grill to 475-500°F or heat cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Lightly oil grates or skillet.
- 05Place chicken on grill or in pan and cook undisturbed 4-5 minutes until deeply charred. Flip and cook 4-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 170-175°F.10 min
- 06Transfer chicken to cutting board and rest 8-10 minutes.9 min
- 07Slice chicken into strips, chop into 1/2-inch pieces, sprinkle with lime juice, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 08Serve warm.
Fits
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free