The next time you and your family are craving chipotle, wow them with this better homemade version. This Copycat Chipotle Chicken is so easy to make, has the perfect amount of kick, and is great for feeding a large crowd or for meal prepping! There are only 133 calories and 4 grams of carbs per 4 oz. serving. If you like the sound of this recipe, check out my Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken as well!
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In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, chicken broth, seasonings, and onion. Blend until you have a thick paste consistency.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the paste to use as a sauce in your burrito bowls/tacos/whatever you decide to make with the chicken! Marinate the rest of your chicken for 30 minutes for up to overnight (I did an hour and it was great!)
Heat a nonstick grilling pan (mine is by Anolon) or grill over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Grill your chicken for about 5 minutes on each side. Serve your chicken however you would like! Top with your reserved marinade.
How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftover chicken in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy your leftovers, just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so.
My favorite storage containers are by the brand Razab. I do giveaways with them and truly love their products so much. All of their containers are BPA free, oven safe, freezer safe, dishwasher save, and have steam release valves! You can find them on Amazon here.
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The next time you and your family are craving chipotle, wow them with this better homemade version. This Copycat Chipotle Chicken is so easy to make, has the perfect amount of kick, and is great for feeding a large crowd or for meal prepping! There are only 133 calories and 4 grams of carbs per 4 oz. serving.
Ingredients
2lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
7.5floz chipotle peppers in a adobo sauce
1cup low sodium chicken broth
½ medium yellow onion
1tsp minced garlic
1tsp cumin
1tsp garlic powder
1tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1
In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, chicken broth, seasonings, and onion. Blend until you have a thick paste consistency.
2
Reserve 1/4 cup of the paste to use as a sauce in your burrito bowls/tacos/whatever you decide to make with the chicken! Marinate the rest of your chicken for 30 minutes for up to overnight (I did an hour and it was great!)
3
Heat a nonstick grilling pan (mine is by Anolon) or grill over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Grill your chicken for about 5 minutes on each side. Serve your chicken however you would like! Top with your reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories133kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat2g4%
Cholesterol75mg25%
Sodium640mg27%
Total Carbohydrate4g2%
Protein23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.