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Chipotle Chicken Recipe (Copycat)

Make your own Chipotle Chicken recipe at home! This recipe yields 2 cups of marinade, enough for 10 lbs. chicken. Make some now, freeze some for later!

Chipotle is my go-to restaurant when I want fresh food FAST. Nothing tastes better than a giant burrito or bowl filled with rice, beans, veggies, guacamole, and of course, the chicken.

The cornerstone of my order at Chipotle is always the chicken. It’s tender and juicy, packed with flavor, and perfect on everything.

Even better? Now you can make it at home! It makes a huge batch (the marinade flavors 10+ pounds of chicken) so you can enjoy some now and freeze some for later. Or, make it all now for the ultimate party menu!

Recipe Yield

This Chipotle Chicken Recipe will yield about 2 cups of marinade. 1 cup of marinade will flavor 5 pounds of chicken.

If you do the math, that means this recipe will give you enough marinade for 10 pounds of chicken. I always use 1 cup right away and freeze the other for later. I have also been known to give away my second cup of marinade to a friend to share my joy in this recipe.

Chipotle Chicken Recipe Options

There are also several ways to make this recipe with more options evolving all the time based on reader questions and requests. Here is a summary:

Marinade Options

Dried ancho chiles and Overnight-soak methodBuy Ancho Chile powderMake your ownDried ancho chiles and Quick-soak methodAncho Chile powder

Chicken options

1. Dark meat (traditional choice)
2. White meat

Cooking options

1. Gas grill (outdoor)
2. Stove-top skillet (indoor)
3. Baked in the oven