Description
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This one-pan Chipotle Chicken is the perfect bold, smoky, and spicy dinner solution for your midweek slump. Juicy chicken thighs are seared to perfection in a punchy chipotle marinade for a dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes — and sure to wow.
Ingredients
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1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
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1¼ tsp kosher salt
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Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
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½ tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce (or 1 tbsp for extra heat)
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1 tsp ancho chile powder
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
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Season the trimmed chicken thighs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
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In a small bowl, combine the garlic, chipotle in adobo, ancho chile powder, cumin, and oregano. Mix into a thick marinade.
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Rub the marinade all over the chicken thighs until evenly coated.
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Heat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
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Sear the chicken thighs smooth-side down for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
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Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
Notes
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Too spicy? Balance the heat with a splash of lime juice or a dollop of sour cream.
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To make it creamy, stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt after cooking.
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Double the batch and freeze extras for taco emergencies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: seiring
- Cuisine: mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: chipotle chicken, one-pan dinner, spicy chicken, adobo chicken, quick weeknight meals