The name says it all – this really is the most bomb a$$ chicken we’ve made so far!! Spicy, smoky, citrus-y, and oh so juicy, this chicken would be great in anything from nachos to tacos to a smoky chicken salad!
Bomb A$$ Adobo Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts Approximately four breasts
- 3 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce About 1/2 of a 7 oz. can, including the sauce and peppers. Goya or the Lidl brand are my go-tos; you can find them in the International aisle!
- 1 Lime Juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp Olive or Avocado Oil
- 1 tbsp Fajita seasoning See recipe link below
- 1 tsp Chipotle pepper powder
Instructions
- In a small food processor or chopper, pulse 3-4 chipotles in adobo sauce, including the surrounding liquid, until completely combined and no large chunks of peppers remain. Place in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag to begin our marinade!
- Wash, zest, and juice the lime and add that to the peppers in the bag along with the olive and/or avocado oil, chipotle pepper powder, and fajita seasoning mix. Seal the bag and mix well, making sure the dry spices combine well with the wet ingredients.
- Add the chicken to the bag and mix to coat the chicken, refrigerating and marinating anywhere from 30 mins (minimum) to 2 hours (maximum). The longer it marinates, the more the flavor can penetrate and soak into the chicken!
- On a charcoal or gas grill, cook over medium-high heat, approximately 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken hits at least 165*F with a meat thermometer.
- Take the chicken off the grill and let the chicken rest on a heat-proof plate, covered in tin foil for 10 minutes, before slicing and serving. Can be kept in the fridge for 5-7 days in Ziploc bags or a Tupperware container. Great for meal prep!
Notes
- See the recipe here for our homemade Fajita Seasoning blend and this link for our Best Nachos recipe!
