Chipotle Honey Chicken

grilled chicken thighs stacked up on a plate with fresh cilantro and lime wedges

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Sweet and smoky, with just the right amount of spice, this Chipotle Honey Chicken recipe is packed with flavor! Seasoned chicken is grilled to perfection then coated in a mouthwatering glaze made with smoky chipotle peppers and sweet honey. This Chipotle copycat recipe can be served with cilantro lime rice to make burrito bowls, in tortillas to make tacos or burritos, or on top of a salad. It's a versatile dish that's bold, delicious, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner made in just 20 minutes!

Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Author: Whitney Bond

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex

Ingredients

4 teaspoons chipotle chili powder, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or chicken breasts
2 tablespoons avocado oil, or olive oil
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F.
In a small bowl, combine 3 teaspoons chipotle chili powder with the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
Rub the chicken thighs with the avocado oil then sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk the honey, lime juice and fresh cilantro with the remaining teaspoon chipotle chili powder and set it aside.
Add the seasoned chicken to the grill and grill for 5-6 minutes per side.
During the last 2 minutes on the grill, brush half of the prepared glazed on the chicken thighs.
Remove the chicken from the grill when the internal temperature reaches 160°F. The temperature will rise about 5 degrees as it rests. Brush the remaining glaze over the chicken thighs, then let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
Slice or dice the chicken to serve in tacos or burrito bowls.

Notes

If you don't have a grill, you can make this recipe on the stove. Refer to the blog post above for the full instructions.
Store chipotle honey chicken leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 477kcal (24%)Carbohydrates 38g (13%)Protein 45g (90%)Fat 17g (26%)Saturated Fat 3g (15%)Polyunsaturated Fat 3gMonounsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 215mg (72%)Sodium 821mg (34%)Potassium 676mg (19%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 35g (39%)Vitamin A 1163mg (23%)Vitamin C 3mg (4%)Calcium 43mg (4%)Iron 3mg (17%)

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