Copycat Chipotle Chicken
A flavorful and smoky chicken recipe that replicates the delicious taste of Chipotle’s chicken burrito bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons chipotle chicken seasoning
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chipotle chicken seasoning, adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture, making sure every piece is evenly covered.
- For the crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken inside and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- For grilling: Preheat your grill to medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken. Serve as tacos, burrito bowls, or on its own!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with cauliflower. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in the juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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