CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RECIPENOTES

The best chipotle chicken recipe seeping with flavor isa meal all in one or instantly transforms tacos, burritos, salads bowls, etc into the most epic tacos,burritos,salads bowls ever !!!

This juicy Chipotle Chicken can be prepped and cooked almost immediately or marinated for longer for super convenient and sensationally delicious dinner.  The Wet Rub is quick and easy and tastes better than any restaurant! 

The Chipotle Chicken marinade is more of a Wet Rub than a marinade.  I find this concentrates the flavor for even more robust, fiestalicious chicken.  The Chipotle Chicken is bathed in aromatic Mexican spices of chipotle chili powder for a smoky heat, mixed with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder. The spices are mixed with olive oil and lime juice to tenderize the meat so its oh so juicy and then slathered all over your chicken.  Just look at those spices ready to create a fiesta in your mouth!

Easy All Purpose Chipotle Chicken Recipe
The best Chipotle Chicken Recipe seeping with flavor is a meal all in one or instantly transforms tacos, burritos, salads, bowls, etc into the most epic tacos, burritos, salads, bowls EVER! This juicy Chipotle Chicken can be prepped and cooked almost immediately or marinated for longer for super convenient and sensationally delicious dinner.

INGREDIENTS

• 2-3 chicken breasts pounded thin (1 pound)
• Chipotle Chicken Rub
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Time permitting, allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room temperature before cooking.*

STOVETOP DIRECTIONS

• If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).
• Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

GRILLING DIRECTIONS

• If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).
• Meanwhile, grease and preheat the grill to medium heat, 375-450°F.
• Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. (An inserted thermometer should read 165 degrees F.)
• Remove chicken from grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

RECIPE NOTES
*Chicken is still delicious even if cooked immediately but is more flavorful the longer the rub marinates.
**Total time does not include marinating chicken as this time will vary per individual.

Recipe Adapted : CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RECIPENOTES @ carlsbadcravings