Chipotle Chicken
The juicy, tender chicken in this recipe is seasoned with smoky chipotle peppers and grilled to perfection. Serve it up with a side of rice and beans for a fiesta in your mouth!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Thighs
- Kosher Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
- 6 ounces Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Zip-Top Plastic Bag
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- On a cutting board, season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the chicken to a large zip-top bag with the chopped chipotles and mix until the chicken is fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan with tongs and place on a cutting board. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer the chicken back to the pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until all pieces are browned.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chipotle Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
279
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
87
mg
4
%
Potassium
232
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
88
IU
2
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chicken, Chipotle Peppers, Olive Oil, Salt