Chicken Chipotle Recipe
This quick and flavorful Chipotle Chicken Recipe is spiced to perfection and perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, and more. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for preparing rub
- 1 Skillet non-stick
- 1 Grill optional method
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breasts pounded thin (1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Time permitting, allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room temperature before cooking.
- If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting). Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side.
- Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. An inserted thermometer should read 165°F.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Chicken is still delicious even if cooked immediately but is more flavorful the longer the rub marinates. Total time does not include marinating time.