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Copycat Chipotle Chicken

Prep Time3 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 7 oz can Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • ¼ red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp coarse ground pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. In a large Ziploc bag, add chicken and marinade. Seal and marinate in fridge minimum 2-3 hours or up to 12 hours.
  • Add about 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large cast iron skillet. Heat on medium-high until oil is fragrant. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and let rest 5-10 minutes before dicing.