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Chipotle Chicken Marinade Recipe

This bold and flavorful Chipotle Chicken marinade recipe will give you the best chicken for tacos, protein bowls, salads, pastas, and more.
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time4 hours 14 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Meal Prep, Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Annie Holmes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Chipotle Chicken Marinade

  • 1 small white onion
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lime juiced (about 1 ounce or 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons adobe sauce
  • 2 tablespoons garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour over 2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs.
  • Marinate anywhere from 1-24 hours. Many people believe the "sweet spot" for flavor, texture, color, and juiciness is in the 4-8 hour range.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 3 minutes. Once warmed, add the chicken to the air fryer and cook 7 minutes, flip and continue cooking another 7-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

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Notes

Nutrition is calculated assuming the chicken absorbs about 40% of the marinade, but this can vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup, approximately (about 4 cooked ounces or ⅙ of recipe) | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 240mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g