Description
Fire up your skillet and bring restaurant-level flavor to your kitchen with this Easy Chipotle Chicken (Copycat) recipe! This smoky, juicy chicken is seared to perfection with a bold chipotle spice blend, making it ideal for burrito bowls, tacos, salads, wraps, and more. With simple pantry ingredients, this protein-packed dish is perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner idea. Whether you’re looking for quick lunch options, easy recipes, or healthy dinner ideas, this chicken delivers on all fronts. Say goodbye to bland chicken and hello to your new favorite weeknight staple.
Ingredients
450g boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Combine chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2. Add chicken to a bowl or zip-top bag and drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
3. Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
4. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours for best flavor.
5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a bit of oil.
6. Cook the chicken 5–7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
8. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve.
Notes
For extra smokiness, grill the chicken instead of using a skillet.
You can double the spice mix and store it for quick seasoning next time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chipotle chicken, burrito bowl chicken, spicy grilled chicken, meal prep chicken, easy dinner