Description

This smoky and flavorful Chipotle Chicken recipe features tender chicken thigh fillets cooked in a rich chipotle tomato sauce with a hint of cider vinegar. Finished with fresh coriander and served alongside rice and soured cream for a comforting, spicy meal that’s easy to prepare on the stovetop.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, sliced
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1–2 tbsp chipotle paste
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp cider vinegar
8 skinless chicken thigh fillets
small bunch coriander, chopped

To Serve

Soured cream
Cooked rice

Instructions

Prepare the aromatics: Heat sunflower oil in a deep, wide frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sliced garlic, frying gently until they become soft and translucent, releasing their flavors.
Add chipotle paste: Stir in 1 tablespoon of chipotle paste for a mild flavor or 2 tablespoons for a stronger, hotter taste. Cook the mixture for 1 minute, allowing the smoky paste to infuse the aromatics.
Simmer the sauce: Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and cook with the lid half on for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from drying out and to blend the flavors.
Cook the chicken: Add the skinless chicken thigh fillets to the pan, submerging them in the sauce. Cook for 10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and tender.
Finish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped coriander over the cooked chicken. Serve hot alongside cooked rice and a dollop of soured cream to balance the smoky heat.

Notes

Adjust the amount of chipotle paste according to your preferred spice level.
Chipotle paste can be stirred into soured cream to create a smoky dip.
For variation, the smoky tomato sauce works well with prawns or eggs (e.g., Huevos rancheros variation).
Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking that juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Keywords: chipotle chicken, smoky chicken recipe, spicy chicken thighs, chipotle paste, Mexican chicken, quick chicken dinner, stovetop chicken recipe