Chipotle Honey Chicken
This Chipotle Honey Chicken is smoky, sweet, and just the right amount of spicy. It’s a quick and flavorful recipe that always hits the spot for weeknight dinners or summer grilling.
Ingredients
- 1 kg Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 tablespoon Chipotle Paste or Chipotle in adobo
- 80 g Honey
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 3 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
- 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the chipotle paste or chipotle in adobo, honey, minced garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs and mix until fully coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for a deeper flavor.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
Whisk the Marinade Thoroughly: I like to whisk the ingredients until the honey completely blends in; it helps the flavor coat every bite of chicken.
Marinate Overnight for Depth: I always notice a richer, smokier taste when I let the chicken marinate overnight.
Let It Rest Before Serving: Giving the chicken 5 minutes to rest makes it extra juicy when you slice it.
Finish with Lime: A final squeeze of lime right before serving brightens up the smoky flavors beautifully.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg