Copycat Chipotle Adobo Chicken

A simple blended adobo marinade that tastes like Chipotle's smoky, spicy chicken. Marinate as long as you can, then grill and chop for bowls, tacos, salads, and meal prep.

By Manny Michael

25 minutes

Dinner

Mexican

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (plus some sauce from the can)
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• Lime juice (a good squeeze)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Smoked paprika
• Oregano
• Cumin
• Salt
• Black pepper
• A splash of water

Instructions

1. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and place in a large zip-top bag.
2. Add chipotle peppers and some adobo sauce to a blender.
3. Add garlic, lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and a splash of water.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Pour marinade into the bag with the chicken and coat well.
6. Marinate in the fridge as long as possible (overnight is best, 3 hours works).
7. Grill chicken until cooked through.
8. Chop and serve.