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Chipotle Chicken Thighs


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious and tender chipotle chicken thighs, perfect for a quick dinner!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by chopping the onions and garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Remove chicken and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, brown sugar, cumin, oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over it. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender.
  6. Serve warm with rice or tortillas.

Notes

  • This dish can be paired with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
  • Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg