Chipotle Chicken (Copycat) (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 8 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control8/10
Ingredients
- •• 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (instead of mixed parts)
- •• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (instead of vegetable oil)
- •• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- •• 1 tablespoon honey (instead of regular sugar)
- •• 4 cloves garlic
- •• 1 tablespoon oregano
- •• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- •• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- •• 1 teaspoon black pepper
- •• 2 teaspoons pink Himalayan salt (instead of table salt)
Instructions
- 11. Blend chipotle peppers, olive oil, honey, garlic, and all spices in a food processor
- 22. Marinate chicken thighs in mixture for 2-24 hours
- 33. Preheat grill or oven to 375°F
- 44. Cook chicken 20-25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F
- 55. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing
Smart Substitutions
• Vegetable oil→Extra virgin olive oil
Better fatty acid profile, anti-inflammatory
💡 None, but healthier fats
• White sugar→Raw honey
Natural sweetener with minerals
💡 25% lower
• Table salt→Pink Himalayan salt
More minerals, less processing
💡 None