Baked Chipotle Chicken
This baked chipotle chicken combines tender, juicy chicken chunks with a bold, zesty, spicy marinade.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts large
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon oregano
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Dice the chicken into cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- Mix all the dry seasonings in a small bowl.
- Add the olive oil, adobo sauce, lime juice, and the seasoning blend to the bowl of chicken and toss to coat.
- Bake the chicken immediately or marinate it for 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken pieces close together on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees.
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
- To reheat, defrost overnight in the fridge if frozen. Then, microwave individual portions at 30-second intervals until heated through.
- Mixing the dry spices before adding them to the marinade ensures that everything is fully combined for an even flavor.
- There's no need to rinse your chicken to reduce bacteria. It's an old wives' tale. Studies show that washing chicken actually spreads bacteria onto more surfaces due to splashing water.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easier.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 983mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 318IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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