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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Recipe
This recipe guides you through making flavorful chipotle chicken and a creamy chipotle yogurt sauce, perfect for filling burritos. The chicken is marinated in a spicy blend of chipotle peppers, garlic, and spices, then cooked until tender and slightly caramelized. The accompanying sauce adds a cooling, tangy counterpoint with a hint of heat.
#Chipotle Chicken
#Burrito Filling
#Spicy
#Quick Meal
#Tex-Mex
Marinated Chicken
Recipe Information
16m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
28m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Tex-Mex
English
Nutrition (per serving)
530
Calories
70g
Protein
15g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Cooked Chipotle Chicken
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Chipotle Yogurt Sauce
Instructions
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- Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs into uniform 1-inch cubes. Set aside.5m
Preview5mPreviewCut the boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs into uniform 1-inch cubes. Set aside. - In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic cloves, 1-2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp black pepper. Blend until a smooth paste forms. Reserve 1 1/2 tbsp of this paste for the yogurt sauce.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn a blender, combine the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic cloves, 1-2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp black pepper. Blend until a smooth paste forms. Reserve 1 1/2 tbsp of this paste for the yogurt sauce. - In a large bowl, combine the cut chicken cubes with the majority of the chipotle marinade (excluding the reserved portion). Mix well to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated. For best flavor, marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.1m
Preview1mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the cut chicken cubes with the majority of the chipotle marinade (excluding the reserved portion). Mix well to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated. For best flavor, marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. - Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, slightly browned, and caramelized.12m
Preview12mPreviewHeat 3 tbsp of oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, slightly browned, and caramelized. - While the chicken cooks or after it's done, prepare the chipotle yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine 5-6 tbsp plain yogurt, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the reserved 1 1/2 tbsp of chipotle paste until well combined and smooth.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the chicken cooks or after it's done, prepare the chipotle yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine 5-6 tbsp plain yogurt, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the reserved 1 1/2 tbsp of chipotle paste until well combined and smooth. - Warm your preferred tortillas (not listed in ingredients). Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of the cooked chipotle chicken, a drizzle of the chipotle yogurt sauce, and any desired additional toppings such as rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, or corn (not listed in ingredients). Roll up tightly and serve immediately.5m
Preview5mPreviewWarm your preferred tortillas (not listed in ingredients). Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of the cooked chipotle chicken, a drizzle of the chipotle yogurt sauce, and any desired additional toppings such as rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, or corn (not listed in ingredients). Roll up tightly and serve immediately.
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