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Chipotle Chicken

Spicy and flavorful chipotle chicken, perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and place in the skillet.
  2. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
  3. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Serve the sliced chipotle chicken on tortillas or over a bed of lettuce. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to taste for desired spiciness.

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