Chipotle Chicken Meal Prep 🍗
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As I promised in my previous chipotle video, here is my version of the traditional and authentic Chipotle chicken! I decided to use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs to keep it leaner. I also decided to cut the chicken into pieces before cooking, but you can do that afterwards. Either way, what truly makes this recipe authentic is the use of the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. I pair the chicken with cilantro lime rice and corn and black bean salsa. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
-3 lbs of chicken breast, diced into 1”x1” pieces
-3 tbs neutral oil, plus more for cooking
-1 small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
-1 tbs garlic powder
-1 tbs onion powder
-1 tbs smoked paprika
-1 tbs ground cumin
-2 tsp dried oregano
-2 tsp salt
-2 tsp pepper
Instructions:
-add chicken into a large bowl; add 3 tbs of neutral (avocado, canola, vegetable) oil and mix in the seasonings listed above
-add in one small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and mix well; avoid bursting open the peppers to prevent the chicken from being too spicy
-cover the bowl with a lid and marinade in the fridge for at least two hours up to overnight
-allow the bowl to sit at room temp for 20 minutes before cooking
-set a nonstick pan or skillet on medium-high heat and add 3 tbs of neutral oil
-add some of the chicken to the pan, ensuring that the pieces are spaced apart evenly
-cook one side of the chicken until the edges turn white, about 2-3 minutes
-flip the pieces of chicken over and cook for another 2 minutes
-transfer the cooked chicken onto a baking sheet to rest
-add more oil to the pan and cook the rest of the chicken in batches
-prepare the meal prep containers and add desired sides and pairings
-divide the chicken equally into each meal container
-store in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to six months
-enjoy!
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That looks delicious
Bro individually flips them. Man f*ck that 😂
literally just make corn, chicken, beans, and rice…? no shit lmao
This chicken tasted better than Chipotle. Except 1 thing, 2 tsp of salt is way too much. 1 tsp is perfect
yummm!
Took me about 3 seconds to hit subscribe 🤗
Wow! This looks amazing 😋
These are great healthy ideas using chicken. Thanks for sharing. Will be following now
Yum
But how did this a hole prepare the rice
I need make this so Im trying keep my blood pressure down
What are all the ingredients added in preparing rice?
Tips for Adjusting the Macros:
Lower the Fat / Calories: A total of 6 tablespoons of oil contributes 720 calories and 81g of fat to the dish. Using 1-2 tbsp of oil in the marinade and cooking in a hot non-stick skillet sprayed light with oil spray drops the per-serving fat down to 10-12g and cuts calories to 300 calories per portion.
8-Serving Split: If split into 8 smaller portions (approx. 170g cooked chicken each, ideal for lighter meals), each portion comes out to: 295 calories | 36g protein | 3.5g carbs | 15g fat.
Numbers are approximate.
Wow this looks amazing
Great I will try to freeze it and the containers are easy to use
Sh where s the recipe
Ouuu this looks so good 😂❤
I love these recipes, but WHY is it necessary to subscribe. 🙄 Time to follow someone else.
Doesn’t the chicken get hard by the end of the week?
What are the grams per serving?
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My adventurous side wants to open the peppers and make it spicy
Delicious 🤤
I am interested in how well it keeps in the fridge. I see four portions. How long does it take to get to the fourth one and how fresh does it taste at that time? Thanks
Ingredients for chicken, but not the sides?
Great ideas for weekly prep! Time saving and affordable !
If you like spice do indeed burst the peppers
To be honest, if I have to go through such a hassle, I would make 40 meals instead of 4
As a guy who’s cooked professionally and come from a career in prehospital/trauma, the gloves crack me up haha. My girlfriend (nurse) is the same haha
How does the corn and black bean salsa hold up in the fridge/freezer throughout the week?