Chipotle Chicken Marinade
Make this simple chicken marinade to enjoy Chipotle chicken at home that's super tasty and more budget-friendly!
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Mexican oregano if you have it
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, or thighs
Instructions
Make the marinade:
- Place all the marinade ingredients inside a blender and blend until smooth. It should be thick, paste-like.
Marinate the chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts inside a zip bag or air-tight container. Add the marinade and toss to combine. Seal the bag or container.
- Refrigerate the chicken and marinade for 4 hours or overnight.
Cook:
- Pan sear the chicken or grill it, discarding the marinade.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 chicken breast | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 3431mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
