this chicken was AWESOME!
we grilled it instead of cooking it on the stove
i served it two ways--
- over rice (could do cilantro lime rice) with avocado, cheese, tomatoes, black olives and black beans, jalapenos
- over baby lettuce with avocado, cheese, black beans, pickled red onions and pickled jalapenos! with a tangy home made vinaigrette (see below)
Teresa's Tangy Lime Vinaigrette
shake together
- lime juice
- olive oil
- canola oil
- rice wine vinegar
- salt
- sugar (smidge)
- cholula!
taste and adjust
Qdoba Copycat Chicken Breasts
Spicy copycat grilled chicken is charred, tender and is great on burrito bowls, burritos, or salads. This home-made version tastes 1000x better for a fraction of the price!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a small can of Chipotle peppers
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine chicken garlic, olive oil, adobo sauce and seasoning in a large bowl (or ziplock bag), cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
- Preheat about 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, turning occasionally, until completely cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken ontop large cutting board and allow to rest for at least 5-10 minutes then Slice or chop. Serve in a burrito, in a salad, or on its own!
