Easy All Purpose Chipotle Chicken

Servings Prep Time Cook Time

4 5 MINUTES 15 MINUTES

Ingredients Instructions
2-3
chicken breasts pounded thin (1 pound) 1. In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together
and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Time permitting,
Chipotle Chicken Rub allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or
2 tablespoons olive oil refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room temperature
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder before cooking.*
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2. STOVETOP DIRECTIONS
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3. If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room
1/2 teaspoon salt temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
4. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once
very hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-5
minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you
prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce
heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes
(depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is
cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5
minutes before slicing.

5. GRILLING DIRECTIONS

6. If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room

temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).

7. Meanwhile, grease and preheat the grill to medium heat,

375-450°F.

8. Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until

chicken is cooked through. (An inserted thermometer
should read 165 degrees F.)

9. Remove chicken from grill and let rest 5 minutes before

slicing.

Recipe Notes

*Chicken is still delicious even if cooked immediately but is more flavorful the longer the rub marinates.
**Total time does not include marinating chicken as this time will vary per individual.