Easy Chipotle Chicken Seasoning
The best Chipotle Chicken Recipe seeping with flavor is a meal all in one or instantly transforms tacos, burritos, salads, bowls, etc into the most epic tacos, burritos, salads, bowls EVER! This juicy Chipotle Chicken can be prepped and cooked almost immediately or marinated for longer for super convenient and sensationally delicious dinner.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breasts, pounded thin (1 pound)
Chipotle Chicken Rub
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp EACH chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the chicken rub ingredients together, then rub evenly all over the chicken breasts. Time permitting, allow the chicken to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours, then bring to room temperature before cooking.*
STOVETOP DIRECTIONS
- 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 on one side.
- Flip the chicken over, cover, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken), or until the chicken reaches 160°F.
GRILLING DIRECTIONS
- If chicken has been refrigerated, let it sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting). Meanwhile, grease and preheat the grill to medium heat, 375-450°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 chicken as this time will vary per individual.
**Total time does not include marinating chicken as this time will vary per individual.