Qdoba Chicken Recipe
Tastes just like the restaurant chicken for a fraction of the cost!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- frying pan
- ziploc bag
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce from a can of Chipotle peppers
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
How to Marinate Qdoba Chicken
- To create the marinade, combine 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp adobo sauce, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper in a large mixing bowl.Mix thoroughly.
- Pound chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic. wrap to thin them out. This will allow a greater surface area to absorb the marinade and will allow the chicken to cook faster.
- In a Ziploc bag, smother chicken breasts with marinade and refrigerate for as little as 30 minutes, or for as long as 2 days.
How To Make Qdoba Grilled Chicken Copycat Recipe
- Once the chicken has finished marinating, heat 1tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium – high heat. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about6-7 minutes per side. Chicken should reach 165F in the thickest part when done.
- If the chicken is thick and does not finish cooking in the estimated time, it might be necessary to finish cooking it in the oven.
- Once the chicken has finished cooking, place it on a large cutting board to rest for 10 minutes. Then slice or chop. Serve on its own or in a burrito, salad or rice bowl.