Spicy Mexican Chipotle Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground

Method

1. 01
   Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides.
2. 02
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. 03
   In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
4. 04
   Add the chopped chipotle peppers and cumin to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onions and garlic.
5. 05
   Pour in the chicken broth and lime juice, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. 06
   Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. 07
   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If desired, shred the chicken with two forks for a different texture.
8. 08
   Serve the chipotle chicken hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or additional lime wedges, if desired.