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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 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
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- 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs boneless & skinless
- 2 Tbsp oil for sautéing
chipotle chicken marinade-
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.