Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Easy protein prep to use in meals throughout the week.
By Ethan ChlebowskiInstead of trying to prep an entire week of meals, I often make one flavorful protein to use in different ways.
Use this flavorful cooked chicken in tacos, sandwiches, and bowls.
Ethan Chlebowski
Ingredients
Chicken thighs
- chicken thighs, boneless1400~3 lbs
- salt14 g1 %
- neutral oila spritzfor searing
Chipotle seasoning
- chipotles in adobo, minced60 ga few spoonfuls
- cumina spoonful
- garlic powdera spoonful
Method
Step 1: Dice & season the chicken
Chop the chicken thighs into even, bite-sized pieces. Season with 1% salt by weight, then add the chipotles in adobo (mince into a paste if chunky), cumin, and garlic powder.
Mix to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Step 2: Sear the chicken
Preheat a pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan in a thin layer of neutral cooking oil, then add all the seasoned chicken to and begin cooking through.
Occasionally stir & scrape the chicken off the bottom of the pan. Expect some water content to release from the chicken and mix with the seasoning to form a sauce.
- If it’s too watery or loose, increase the heat to excess moisture.
- If the pan is too dry, add a splash of water to any stuck bits and prevent burning.
When the chicken is cooked and the seasoning clings to each piece, remove it from the heat.
Step 3: Store & serve
Enjoy right away, or portion and store the chicken in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
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