Chipotle Chicken Recipe
Experience a fiesta of flavors with this Chipotle Chicken recipe! Tender chicken breasts marinated in a smoky chipotle sauce bring a delightful heat to your plate. Perfect for tacos, salads, or enjoyed on their own, this dish is an instant crowd-pleaser that’s quick and easy to prepare. Impress your guests with vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas that will have them coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts, chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until chicken is fully coated.
- Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F) or oven to 375°F.
- Grill or bake the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Serve as is or add to tacos or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg