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Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe

The greatest copycat Chipotle chicken recipe you will try! Juicy and crispy chicken seasoned to perfection with a slight kick.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chipotle chicken recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs boneless & skinless
  • 2 Tbsp oil for sautéing

chipotle chicken marinade-

Instructions

  • Rinse chicken thighs and remove any excess fat and pat dry and add to a bowl.
  • Add salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, olive oil, and lime juice to the chicken. Mix until well combined.

Skillet Method-

  • Add oil to a skillet and heat on medium high heat.
  • Once the skillet is hot, add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 6-8, minutes.
  • Flip and continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken thighs are cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet and let sit for about 5 minutes. Then cube the chicken thighs and serve as desired.

Air Fryer Method-

  • Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket and air fryer at 400℉ for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  • Flip the chicken thighs halfway through the cook time to ensure all around crispiness.
  • Remove from the air fryer basket and allow the chicken thighs to sit for about 5 minutes. Chop and serve as desired.

Grilling Method-

  • Preheat the grill, and clean the grates. Add the chicken thighs to the grill and cook on medium high heat and cook for about 6-7 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken thighs and finish cooking for another 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165℉.
  • Remove from grill and allow to sit for 5 minutes, before cutting and serving.