Description
This Copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe brings the smoky, slightly spicy flavor of the popular restaurant dish to your kitchen. Marinated in vegetable oil, smoked beef seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, and grape juice, the chicken stays juicy and tender. Grill or pan‑sear for a perfect char, then slice for tacos, burritos, salads, or a protein‑rich bowl. Easy, quick, and full of bold flavor, it’s ideal for weeknight meals or crowd‑pleasing gatherings soon
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked beef seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix oil, smoked beef seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, and grape juice.
- Coat chicken in the mixture, marinate 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Grill chicken 6‑7 minutes per side until 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes, slice, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor
- add a dash of smoked paprika to the marinade. Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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