The key to this amazing copycat recipe for Chipotle chicken is the marinade, and getting a nice sear on the chicken for those crunchy bits of cooked marinade!
INGREDIENTS:
½medium red onion(coarsely chopped)
3clovesgarlic(coarsely chopped)
2tablespoonsadobo sauce(from a small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonsancho chile powder
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoondried oregano
1tablespoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
Water
(as needed)
3 to 4poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs
DIRECTIONS:
Make the Marinade: Place the onion, garlic, adobo sauce, olive oil, chile powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Pour the marinade into a 1-cup measuring cup and add enough water to reach to 1 cup.
Using a fork, poke holes all over the chicken thighs and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over, seal, and use your hands to move the marinade around so that all of the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
