Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Thighs Recipe By Tasty

CHIPOTLE'S CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the chicken to a large zip-top bag with the chopped chipotles and mix until the chicken is fully coated.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 4 minutes per side.
• Remove the chicken with tongs and place on a cutting board. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• Transfer the chicken back to the pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until all pieces are browned.
• Enjoy!

RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, the paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Drizzle the chicken thighs with the olive oil, then sprinkle with half of the spice mixture and rub to coat well. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture. Set aside while you make the sauce, or refrigerate overnight if you're grilling the next day.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the raspberries and cook until they start to break down, about 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar, chipotle powder, remaining 2 tablespoons garlic powder, remaining 2 tablespoons onion powder, the ketchup, and liquid smoke and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, 4 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grease with grapeseed oil. Add the chicken and grill for about 7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Once the chicken has cooked through, generously brush with some of the raspberry chipotle sauce. Continue grilling until the sauce caramelizes, 1-2 minutes, then repeat on the other side.
• Garnish the chicken with the parsley and serve warm with the remaining sauce alongside.
• Enjoy!

RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Lightly flatten the chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness to promote even cooking.
• Mix together the salt, sugar and water until thoroughly combined; add the chicken and allow the chicken to brine for 30 minutes.
• Slightly warm the raspberry preserves until liquid, add remaining ingredients, mixing well; divide in half.
• Remove the chicken from brine, brush with half the glaze, place on hot grill and cook for approximately 4 minutes turning only once; leaving the grill uncovered.
• When plating, drizzle the remaining glaze over the chicken and enjoy!

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the first 12 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer marinade to a large bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chipotle chile pepper and ancho chile pepper in a bowl; pour in water. Cover bowl and let sit until peppers are softened, at least 10 to 12 hours. Drain water and remove seeds from peppers.
• Blend chile peppers, red onion, garlic, sea salt, cumin, oregano, and black pepper in a blender until a coarse paste forms; add olive oil and blend until marinade is smooth.
• Pound chicken thighs flat with a meat mallet and trim excess skin. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade. Turn chicken several times to coat. Seal bag and marinate at least 8 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill with top and bottom plates for medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips.

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-HONEY CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, honey, onion and garlic powders, cumin, salt and chipotle chiles and adobo sauce in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Stir well. Cook for at least 3 hours and up to 5 hours on low. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 5 hours. The dish will hold on warm for about another 3 hours before the chicken starts to become quite dry.
• Using two forks, coarsely shred the chicken in the sauce. Stir in the black beans and lime juice. Cover and let the beans warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve in tortillas with pickled onion and avocado.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, mix preserves, lime juice, chiles and adobo sauce. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until preserves are melted. Stir in chopped cilantro; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with garlic-pepper blend, cumin and salt.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once or twice and brushing with half of the glaze during last 2 minutes of grilling, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
• Heat any remaining glaze to boiling; boil and stir 1 minute. Serve chicken with glaze and fresh raspberries.

CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SAUTEED SQUASH

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil with 1 quarter piece onion and 1 tablespoon bouillon. Add chicken and boil until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and set aside on a plate. Reserve 1 cup cooking water.
• Combine Mexican crema, chipotle peppers, reserved 1 cup cooking water, 2 tomatoes, 1 quarter onion, 1 garlic clove, and remaining 1 tablespoon bouillon in a food processor. Blend sauce well until smooth.
• Transfer sauce to a frying pan and add chicken thighs. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a skillet. Add 1 quarter onion and remaining garlic clove. Cook and stir until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in squash. Season with salt and pepper and saute until squash is cooked through and tender, about 5 minutes.
• Slice remaining tomato. Heat remaining tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add tomato and remaining 1 quarter onion. Cook and stir until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Place on top of chicken mixture and serve with squash.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Butterfly cut each thigh (Slice the inside of the thigh so that it will cook quicker and more evenly). Season each thigh front and back with cumin and pepper.
• Heat oil in large frying pan over medium high. Add both of the onions and bell pepper, saute for about 5 minute.
• Add chicken thighs and brown for about 10 minute turning over once to brown both sides.
• Add the 2 tablespoons of chipotle puree and 2 peppers. Disolve and sprinkle the chicken bullion cubes over the chicken (or if you have granulated bullion, add 2 tablespoons).
• Add about 2 cups water, or enough to barely cover the chicken. Mix the water in the pan a bit and taste if it needs more salt.
• Cover and cook for about 20 mins on medium high or until the juices from the chicken run clear and the sauce has thickened enough for your taste. When done, turn pan off and add the cilantro.
• Serve with rice.