Best Easy Moist Chipotle Chicken Recipes

CHIPOTLE'S CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Chipotle's Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, vegetable oil

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to tate
6 oz chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

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 oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 4 minutes per side.
Remove the chicken 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!

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Chipotle chicken image

Keep a jar of smoky chipotle chilli paste in your cupboard, to add a kick to a healthy chicken stew

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , sliced
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1-2 tbsp chipotle paste (see tip, below)
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp cider vinegar
8 skinless chicken thigh fillets
small bunch coriander , chopped
soured cream and rice, to serve

Steps:

Fry the onion and garlic in the oil in a deep, wide frying pan until soft. Add the chipotle paste (use 1 tbsp for a mild flavour and 2 tbsp for a hotter, stronger one). Stir and cook for 1 min, then add the tomatoes and cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 mins with the lid half on. Stir to make sure it doesn't get too dry.
Add the chicken and cook for 10 mins or until cooked through, turning once. Scatter with coriander and serve with rice and soured cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.64 milligram of sodium