How Can I Make Chipotle at Home? Keto Chipotle Chicken Burrito Copycat

birria meat

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas can be less expensive.

Start by marinating the chicken thighs.

Poke holes in the chicken thighs with a fork to allow the marinade to soak in.

In a blender, roughly chop and add the red onion.

Add minced garlic to the blender.

Pour in olive oil into the blender.

Add Chipotle in adobo sauce to the blender, avoiding the actual Chipotle pieces.

Add dark chili powder to the blender.

Add dried oregano to the blender.

Add cumin to the blender.

Add black pepper to the blender.

Add salt to the blender.

Blend all ingredients until combined into a paste.

Add enough water to the blended mixture to make a total of 1 cup of marinade.

Blend again until well combined.

Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs in a gallon Ziploc bag.

Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours, preferably overnight.

Rub the chicken in the marinade whenever passing by the fridge to enhance flavor absorption.

Prepare guacamole by slicing open 2 avocados.

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