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Chicken Marinade for Burritos

Amina Saifuddin
Amina SaifuddinAdded June 2, 2026

A smoky, spiced chipotle-ancho chicken marinade perfect for grilling and serving in burritos. Makes enough marinade for 5 lbs of chicken thighs.

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Cook
15 min
Total
15 min
Servings
6

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 2 Tbsp Ancho Chili pepper powder
  • ½ 3.5 oz can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • ½ red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Puree chipotle peppers to obtain 1/4 cup. Add seeds for more spice or remove them for less spice.

  2. 2

    Add onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, 3 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper to a food processor and blend into a coarse paste.

  3. 3

    Pour canola oil into the paste and process until smooth.

  4. 4

    Place chicken and marinade into a bag, coat the chicken thoroughly, and refrigerate overnight.

  5. 5

    Grill chicken with canola oil until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 10-15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cut chicken into small pieces and season with salt to taste.