Qdoba Chicken Recipe

We all are Qdoba chicken recipe lovers, right? That’s why we are here. Well this amazing dish inspired by a Mexican recipe is now one of the favorites of food lovers. Especially those who love to present chicken differently. 

When you are in a mood for any Mexican meal, you can go with this viral Qdoba chicken recipe. Where you’ll find a combination of tender chicken, a taste of traditional spices and a lot of toppings. So let’s try this simple but delicious Qdoba chicken recipe with me. I have some amazing cooking tips for you, too! 

Qdoba Chicken Recipe Times

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Qdoba Chicken Recipe Ingredients

• Boneless and skinless chicken breasts = 2 pounds
• Olive oil = ¼ cup
• Lime juice = ¼ cup
• Garlic = 1-3 clove (minced)
• Chili powder = 1 tablespoon.
• Ground cumin = 1 teaspoon 
• Smoked paprika = 1 teaspoon 
• Oregano = 1 teaspoon .
• Salt = 1 teaspoon 
• Black pepper = 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped cilantro = 1/4 cup
• Adobo sauce = 1 teaspoon 
• Cumin = ½ teaspoon 

Dressing 

• dried basil, 
• oregano, 
• marjoram, 
• rosemary, 
• sage, and 
• thyme

3. Nutrition Information: Qdoba Chicken Recipe 

• 320 calories
• 30g protein 
• 2 grams carbohydrates 
• 20g fat 
• 3g Saturated Fat 
• 95 mg cholesterol 
• 700 mg sodium 
• 1g fiber and 
• 0g sugar

Preparation of Qdoba Chicken 

Step 1: Making of the Marinade

• And for that you should take a big and wide bowl where you will mix the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. 
• After that what you need to do is, whisk all the ingredients and keep doing it until they all are perfectly blended.

Step 2: Preparation of the Chicken

• If you have any resealable and plastic material bag in your house then take that to marinate the chicken, and put the chicken breast into that bag. But if there is no plastic bag in your house then you can use a shallow bowl like me. 
• When you are done with that you have to pura the marinade of ingredients into the packet or the bowl and mix them together so that they are well coated. 
• After that, you have to seal the plastic bag immediately and if you are using a pot or bowl, then cover it with a wrap made of plastic. 
• Now it is the time to refrigerate the mixture, and you can put it in the fridge for 1 hour or if you have plenty of time keep it for 8 hours, it means you can marinate it overnight.  

Next Step 3: Cooking of the Chicken

• You can preheat a grill or grill pan to make the task easier, so it is better to heat at medium-high temperature. 
• When you think that the pan is perfectly heated all you have to do is remove the chicken from the marinade and carefully place those chicken pieces on the grill pan
• Your chicken needs to be cooked for 5-7 minutes and please note that they are cooked well on both  sides, or simply let them cook until the internal temperature is 165°F or 74°C.

Step 4: Resting of chicken and Slicing 

• When your chicken is cooked on both sides, it is time to remove the chicken from the grill pan and after that carefully place the chicken pieces on a clean cutting board and keep it on the board for 5 minutes so that the juice gets time to distribute properly. 
• When 5 minutes are over, take a sharp knife. And slice the chicken into thin slices, or you can make some strips or bite-sized pieces, actually, cut how you like it.

Step 5: Dressing and serving

• Do you want to serve the qdoba chicken dish immediately, then add all the topping after cutting. And serve it with some homemade sauce, or keep it rested for a longer time. 
• If you want to make your dish more flavorful, you can add all your favorite toppings to the dish, such as beans, salsa, cheese, or tortillas, and you can have it with rice or with some salad and sauce. 

5. Cook’s Notes

• If you keep the chicken marinating for a long time it will make the chicken more soft and tender after cooking. So it is better to marinate it overnight. 
• You can add some spicy flavor to the dish as most of the people said that it tastes better with a more spicy flavor. That’s why I suggest adding some peppers. 

FAQ 

Is Qdoba Chicken healthy? 

Generally, Qdoba chicken has plenty of calories and protein in it but you can balance it by adding healthy vegetable toppings. 

What does Qdoba mean? 

The Qdoba word is mostly practiced in Mexico and it means something flavourful or a dish that is delicious.