Chipotle Chicken

This Greek yogurt chipotle chicken is creamy, smoky, and packed with bold flavor—without any heavy sauces. The yogurt keeps the chicken tender while the chipotle brings just the right amount of heat. It’s quick to prep, easy to bake or grill, and perfect for tacos, bowls, or salads.
Make a double batch—your future self (and your family) will thank you.

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Chipotle Chicken

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time12 minutes mins

1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 17 minutes mins

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: chicken, chipotle, easy chicken, Greek Yogurt Chicken, make ahead, Make ahead chicken, spicy chicken

Servings: 4 people

Equipment

• 1 Gallon Size Ziploc Bag
• 1 skillet You can do this on the grill too

Ingredients

• 1½ lb organic chicken breast
• ½ cup organic Greek Yogurt
• 1 tsp pink Himalaya Salt or sea salt
• 1 tsp organic chipotle powder
• 1 tsp organic garlic powder
• ½ tsp organic onion powder
• ½ tsp organic oregano
• ¼ tsp organic cumin
• ¼ tsp organic black pepper
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

• Pound on the chicken breasts using a mallet until all the same thickness.
• In a Ziploc or container add in 1½ lb organic chicken breast, ½ cup organic Greek Yogurt, 1 tsp pink Himalaya Salt, 1 tsp organic chipotle powder, 1 tsp organic garlic powder, ½ tsp organic onion powder, ½ tsp organic oregano, ¼ tsp organic cumin and ¼ tsp organic black pepper.
• Seal and shake until well combined.
• Let marinade in the refrigerator at least 1 hour and up to 8.
• In a pan over medium heat add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Remember if you are using stainless steel to let the pan heat for 90 seconds before adding the oil.
• Once hot, add in the chicken breast. Cook about 5-6 minutes.
• Flip and cook the other side about 6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165f.
• Once the temperature is reached, remove and serve with your favorite rice and vegetables. This also goes well over buttered noodles.

Notes

Freeze- you can freeze this 2 ways.  The first option instead of marinating in the refrigerator, place in the freezer up to 2 months.  To thaw, place in the refrigerator the night before you are using. Once thawed, cook according to the instructions above. 

The second method- after you cook bring to room temperature.  Place in a freezer safe Ziploc, container or vacuum seal.  Freeze in the freezer up to a month.  When you are ready to use, place in the refrigerator the night before to thaw.  Heat up in a skillet or the oven at 350f for about 15-20 minutes on a parchment lined baking sheet and serve with your favorite sides.