The Best Honey Chipotle Chicken Recipe
This honey chipotle chicken recipe is the perfect spicy and smoky chicken recipe that takes boring old chicken to a whole new level! It is pan-seared for ease, and can be used in a bunch of different ways! This makes it absolutely perfect for a flavorful meal prep idea. Cook once and serve this chicken 4 different ways! The marinade will infuse the chicken with flavor and moisture, and when it is seared up, the glaze turns into a sticky sauce that coats the chicken perfectly! The combination of honey, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and lime juice makes this chicken have a wonderful balance of sweet, spicy and tangy flavors. It is everything you need in a chicken marinade!
Ingredients Needed
Chicken Thighs: I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs here. You can also use chicken breast if you prefer, just make sure not to overcook it! Honey: For a bit of sweetness to caramelize the chicken and balance out the bold flavors of chipotle pepper! Canned Chipotles in Adobo Sauce: You will need one of the chipotles from the can as well as some of that flavorful sauce! Spices: Onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper combine to spice these chicken thighs up to perfection! Olive Oil: To coat the chicken. Lime: Lime adds a bit of tang! For Serving: I recommend serving this honey chipotle chicken with tortillas, cilantro, a squeeze of lime and your favorite taco toppings like salsa and guac!
How to Make honey chipotle chicken
Tips for Success
If you are sensitive to spice, you can just use the adobo sauce in the can without adding the chili! You will get loads of flavor without all the spice from the actual pepper. Chicken thighs should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F! Due to the higher fat content in chicken thighs, they don’t taste dry or overcooked if you cook them a little longer. If you use chicken breast instead, make sure to only cook it until it hits 165 F! Only flip once! The best say to get a really nice sear on chicken is to leave it be. For real, don’t be tempted to flip it until it is full seared on one side, then you can flip it to the next side!
what to serve with honey chipotle chicken
Honey chipotle chicken is versatile and can be served in so many different ways! I recommend serving it as a honey chipotle chicken bowl, with piping hot rice! It is also amazing in tacos with some corn salsa on top, along with creamy guacamole. You can serve the chicken thighs whole as well, with a side of Spanish rice!
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