How to Make Chipotle Chicken Thighs for Burritos - A Step-by-Step Guide

This recipe for Chipotle Chicken Thighs for Burritos is a perfect way to spice up your next burrito night. The combination of tender, juicy chicken thighs and smoky chipotle peppers creates a flavorful filling that will take your burritos to the next level. Whether you're hosting a casual weeknight dinner or a fun gathering of friends, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • ½ small onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • water to cover

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Slice 1 chipotle pepper open and remove the seeds. Add pepper and all of the adobo sauce from the can to an electric blender along with onion, cilantro, and garlic; reserve remaining peppers for another use. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, turning as needed, about 5 minutes. Mix in the blended chipotle sauce. Season with cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Pour in water to cover chicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is easy to shred, about 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    356 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 266mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 244mg