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sliced chipotle lime chicken with smoky char marks over cilantro rice, lime wedges and fresh cilantro on top, in a bowl on a colorful woven mat, wide horizontal shot, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Chipotle Lime Chicken

Chicken is marinated in smoky chipotle and zesty lime, then quickly seared for a juicy finish with a touch of char.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Blend or mash chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oil, and salt into a marinade.
  2. Coat the chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes.
  3. Sear over medium-high, 5-6 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.
  4. Rest, then slice against the grain.
  5. Portion with rice and beans for easy bowls.

Notes

Just one chipotle pepper still gives great flavor if you want it milder.