Chipotle Chicken
This copycat Chipotle chicken recipe combines juicy chicken thighs with smoky chipotle paste, garlic, lime juice, and spices for a bold, savory flavor. Marinated and air-fried until nicely browned, it's delicious served with my fresh Tomato Salsa and Cilantro Lime Rice.
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
- 4 skinless and boneless chicken thighs about 12.35 oz/375g
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 heaping tablespoon chipotle paste smokey flavor preferred
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 heavy dashes ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and trim off any excess fat. Add the chicken and minced garlic to a bowl and mix well. You can also use your hands if you prefer to work the garlic into the chicken.
- Add the chipotle paste, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and mix well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Spoon the remaining marinade over the chicken. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest briefly before slicing into cubes. Serve with my Tomato Salsa and Cilantro Lime Rice.
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Nutrition
Serving: 3people | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg