Description
This Qdoba chicken recipe is a smoky, juicy, and flavorful homemade version of the restaurant favorite. Perfect for bowls, tacos, wraps, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloins
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or zip bag.
- Add chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Heat skillet or grill over medium-high.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve in bowls, tacos, or wraps.
Notes
You can substitute chicken breast if preferred.
Great for meal prep — store cooked chicken in airtight container up to 4 days.
Serve with rice, beans, guac, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked chicken
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg