My Chipotle Chicken Seasoning blend is smoky and incredibly flavorful, yet mild enough to please those who prefer less heat-forward spice.

This Chipotle Chicken Seasoning brings the flavors of the famed burrito or bowl, to the comfort of your home. Two types of chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic combine to create the perfect spice blend to have on hand for your next Chipotle craving. This seasoning is smoky and incredibly flavorful, yet mild enough to please those who prefer less heat-forward spice. I find it meets the needs of a crowd, or my kids, and still pleases those who like spicy. My kids actually ask for this chicken! It is a regular rotation on our menu, and for good reason!

To Make this Seasoning Blend

You will need:

1 tsp Kosher Salt

1/2 tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp Ancho Chili Powder (made from dried, smoked Poblano Peppers)

1 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder

1 tsp Dried Oregano

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Garlic Powder

*These are the shelf-stable dry ingredients to make the spice blend that will later be added to a marinade.*

I typically make a double or triple batch of this to keep in my pantry.

To make the Chicken Marinade

You will also need:

1/4 cup Distilled White Vinegar

4 Cloves Fresh Minced Garlic

2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 cup Water

The beauty of having this spice blend on hand, and already mixed, is that it saves time when you want to make Chipotle Chicken. You can even write the remaining ingredients for the marinade on a label on the back of your spice jar. Trust me, you will make this recipe again and again, because the remaining marinade ingredients are pantry staples (vinegar, oil, fresh minced garlic and water).

This chicken is also a beautiful thing as it works well for grilling season. It can be prepared inside on the stove and in the oven when it’s not grilling season (I’ll show you how to do that). It’s also great for meal prep, and can feed a crowd easily! Link here for the full recipe!