Baked Chipotle Chicken features tender, juicy, boldly marinated chicken breasts that couldn’t be any easier to make! Chipotle peppers, adobo sauce and more gives this chicken the most mouthwatering flavor. This is one of my favorite ways to spice up a chicken breast!

I fall into dinner ruts all the time. I feel like it’s impossible not to when you’re busy, working, and have two little boys running around the house! Recently, I used this baked chipotle chicken recipe to spice up my week and get me out of my usual dinner routine. It’s safe to say that it did the trick! Adobo sauce, chipotle peppers, garlic, maple syrup (helps to cut through the spice), garlic and more create the most mouthwatering flavor that’ll have your fork going back for more and more. I love how easy it is, too! Let the chicken marinate, toss it in the oven and call it a day. This baked chicken breast recipe is simple and bold – the best of both worlds!

What’s in baked chipotle chicken?

Let’s take a quick look at some of the stand out ingredients in this chipotle chicken breast recipe:

Chicken Breasts: This recipe can be used with chicken thighs or bone-in chicken breasts if you prefer. Just be aware that your cooking time will increase slightly with either of these cuts.
Chipotle Peppers: These are what give the marinade a spicy, smokey flavor that really brings it all together.
Maple Syrup: This helps tame the savory and spicy ingredients just a little bit! Don’t worry, it goes pretty undetected. Honey can be used instead if that’s what you already have on hand.

How to Store and Reheat

You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. I recommend reheating the chicken in the air fryer or oven if possible. The microwave has a habit of drying out chicken!

How to Freeze

Let the chipotle chicken breasts fully cool to room temperature prior to freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Don’t forget to date and label! When it’s time to reheat, let the chicken slowly defrost in the fridge for a few hours first.

Notes and Tips

Be sure to let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 1 hour. Keep in mind that it can marinate for up to 12 hours. The longer it marinates, the more tender and flavorful it will be!
Use an instant read thermometer to check that your chicken is fully cooked through! It should register at 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast.

How to Make Baked Chipotle Chicken Step by Step

Marinate the chicken: Pulse all ingredients (except the chicken breasts) in a food processor until smooth. This includes 2 chipotle peppers, ¼ cup adobo sauce, ¼ cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon oregano and ½ teaspoon salt. Reserve ⅓ cup marinade for later. Pour the remaining marinade in a resealable plastic bag, and add in all 4 chicken breasts.