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Chipotle Honey Chicken

Chipotle Honey Chicken

This Chipotle Honey Chicken marinade is a simple mix of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors that make for a delicious dinner main dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 thighs
Calories 207 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Shallow Dish
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced) about ¼ cup
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 lime (juiced) about 2 Tbsp
  • 1 clove garlic (minced) about ½ Tbsp
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil (divided)

Chicken

  • 6 thighs chicken (boneless, skinless) (850g)

Toppings

  • 2 green onions (sliced)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather and prepare all ingredients.
  • Mince the chipotle peppers. Combine the minced peppers in a bowl with the honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and 1 tablespoon cooking oil.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over top. Toss the chicken in the marinade until evenly coated.
  • Marinate the chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to one day. If marinating longer than one hour, refrigerate the chicken as it marinates.
  • When ready to cook the chicken, heat a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook on one side until the water released by the chicken evaporates, the marinade has reduced to a glaze, and the chicken has browned. Flip the chicken over and cook on the second side until browned and cooked through.
  • Top with sliced green onions and serve.

Notes

Canned chipotle peppers in adobo are the base for this marinade. They are smoked and dried jalapeños in a tangy tomato sauce with spices. You can find these at most major grocery stores in the U.S. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the thighs. Just make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F (minimum) once done.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSodium: 296mgFiber: 1g
Keyword chicken, Chipotle Honey Chicken, Easy Dinner, honey chicken, marinade, spicy chicken
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