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Chipotle Chicken Copycat

If you love the chicken from Chipotle, it is time to learn how to make it at home! Super juicy and packed with flavor, no more boring chicken.
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chili pepper paste or chili peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • vegetable oil

Instructions 

  1. In a bowl or plate, add your chicken thighs along with the spices and chili paste. Mix to ensure that all the chicken is spiced evenly.
  2. Over high heat, get your pan hot. Slightly grease it and add the chicken thigh. Cook for about 5 minutes until the side facing the pan is golden brown. Flip over and cook on the other side for about 3 to 4 minutes. Then drop the heat to low, cover the pan and let it cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. All the crispy bits from the bottom of the pan should remove and stick on to the chicken.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Chop the chicken thighs into small cubes just like Chipotle!
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional) and enjoy.

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