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Honey Chipotle Chicken Recipe - Chipotle chicken: Bake tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy honey chipotle glaze. Ready in under 40 minutes

Honey Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Chipotle chicken: Bake tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy honey chipotle glaze. Ready in under 40 minutes with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil (divided)
  • 6 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)

Instructions
 

  • Gather and prepare all ingredients.
  • Make the marinade: Mince the chipotle peppers and combine with honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and 1 Tbsp cooking oil.
  • Toss the chicken thighs in a shallow dish with the marinade until evenly coated.
  • Marinate the chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes, refrigerating if longer than one hour.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken thighs for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through and browned.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
Keyword chipotle chicken