Creamy Chipotle Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy chipotle sauce with cilantro and lime, delivering smoky and vibrant taste.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, approximately 450 grams, pounded to 1.27 cm thickness

→ Seasoning

02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Cooking Oils

03 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, divided

→ Aromatics

04 - 3 shallots, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids and Dairy

06 - 240 ml low sodium chicken broth
07 - 120 ml heavy cream
08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 grams) unsalted butter, cut into cubes

→ Herbs and Spices

09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
10 - 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (optional)

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh lime wedges, for serving

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Pound chicken breasts evenly to approximately 1.27 cm thickness, then season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Heat 1½ tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until no longer pink inside and internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove chicken and keep covered on a plate.
03 - Return skillet to medium-high heat and add remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil. Stir in chopped shallots and minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04 - Gradually pour in chicken broth while scraping browned bits from the skillet bottom. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until liquid reduces to approximately 80 ml, about 10 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to medium, whisk in heavy cream. Add butter cubes gradually, stirring until each is completely melted. For a richer consistency, add remaining butter.
06 - Stir in chopped cilantro, chipotle pepper, and optional adobo sauce. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Return chicken to skillet, warming through for 1 minute off the heat. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve alongside fresh lime wedges.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 74°C for optimal safety and juiciness.

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