Description
This Honey Chipotle Chicken recipe combines sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors for a delicious and easy-to-make dish. Marinated in a flavorful blend of honey, adobo sauce, chipotle peppers, and spices, the chicken is then grilled or pan-seared to perfection, creating a mouthwatering meal that pairs well with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, adobo sauce, minced chipotle peppers, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a zip-top bag or dish, pour the marinade over it, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet, remove the chicken from the marinade, and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest before slicing. Serve with desired sides.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers for desired heat level.
- Recipe is also suitable for chicken wings or drumsticks.
- Leftovers can be used for tacos or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
