Restaurant-Style Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Juicy boneless chicken thighs are coated in a smoky, spicy chipotle-and-adobo marinade balanced with honey, white vinegar, garlic, cumin, and black pepper. Searing and finishing the chicken in the oven gives it richly browned edges and tender meat, making it a flavorful choice for tacos, burrito bowls, or a weeknight dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Restaurant-Style Chipotle Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, cumin, white vinegar, salt, pepper, and honey in a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and toss to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil if necessary. Add the chicken to the skillet in one layer and cook, undisturbed, until it is deep golden brown and releases easily from the skillet, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Flip the chicken and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook until it is no longer pink at the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Calories 293.14 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 28.69 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 4.65 g 2%
- Total Fat 18.83 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.97 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 134.57 mg High 45%
- Sodium 195.05 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 3.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 21.67 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.37 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Restaurant Style Chipotle Chicken Thighs is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Chipotle Sauce. Each serving provides about 293.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Restaurant-Style Chipotle Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chipotle Sauce, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Restaurant-Style Chipotle Chicken Thighs?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 293.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Restaurant-Style Chipotle Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Restaurant-Style Chipotle Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Restaurant-Style Chipotle Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 293.14 calories and 28.69 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 195.05 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.97 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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