Chipotle Chicken
Ingredients:
● 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
● 1 teaspoon garlic powder
● 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
● 1 teaspoon ground cumin
● 1 teaspoon chili powder
● 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
● 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
● 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
● 1/2 teaspoon salt
● 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
● 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder, dried oregano, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the chicken in a baking dish and season both sides with the spice mixture.
4. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Serve and enjoy!
Chipotle chicken is a spicy, flavorful dish that has become popular in recent years. Its origins can be traced back to Mexico, where it has been enjoyed by locals for centuries. The traditional recipe calls for chicken, chipotles in adobo, onion, garlic, and lime juice. The chicken is usually marinated in the chipotle-adobo mixture before it’s cooked in the oven or on the stovetop.
If you’d like to make your own chipotle chicken, here are some tips and techniques to getting it just right:
1. Select an appropriate cut of chicken for the dish. Most recipes call for boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are well-suited for the slow cooking process used for chipotle chicken.
2. Start by making a marinade for the chicken. Combine chipotles in adobo, garlic cloves, onion, lime juice, and seasonings in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Place chicken in the marinade and set aside for at least 2-3 hours.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a baking dish and cook in the oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
4. Serve your chipotle chicken with warm tortillas, black beans, pico de gallo, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!