Description
Sizzling chipotle chicken brings Mexican-inspired flavors straight to your dinner table. Smoky spices, tender meat, and a perfect balance of heat create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 limes (juice)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sweetener:
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400F (200C) and coat a baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and honey into a smooth, unified mixture.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, massaging it thoroughly to coat every surface and infuse deep flavor.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the chicken achieves a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature hits 165F (75C).
- Remove from oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, which helps retain moisture and makes slicing easier.
- Slice the chicken and serve alongside your preferred accompaniments, showcasing the juicy, spice-laden protein.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight to intensify the smoky chipotle flavor and tenderize the meat.
- Pat chicken dry before marinating to help the sauce adhere better and create a more caramelized exterior.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing chipotle peppers for a milder version or adding extra for heat lovers.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked chicken without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg