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Close-up shot of spicy, crispy chipotle chicken drumsticks served on a plate with a side of corn.
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The Best Chipotle Chicken Recipe

This recipe has got flavor, flavor, flavor! You're gonna love my chipotle chicken recipe… Hands-down one of my best chicken recipes. Get it today, cook it tonight and smile all the way to bed.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken chipotle, Chicken dinner recipes, chipotle recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 chicken legs
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

For the Chipotle Chicken Dry Rub Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • teaspoon ground coriander optional

Instructions

For the Chipotle Chicken Dry Rub

  • In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients for the dry rub. Mix well.

For the Chipotle Chicken Recipe

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Coat the chicken with the lime juice. Sprinkle all of the rub onto the chicken.
  • Place the coated chicken into the baking dish.
  • When the oven has come to temperature, bake for 35-40 minutes or until your meat thermometer reads 165°F (75°C).
  • Remove from the oven. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
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