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Chipotle Honey Chicken Recipe

Sweet honey, smoky chipotle, garlic, and lime make a bold chicken marinade suitable for grilling, skillet cooking, baking, or slow cooking.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil divided
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 sliced green onions optional

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the chipotle peppers and combine them with honey, lime juice, garlic, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil.
  2. Before adding raw chicken, reserve a few spoonfuls of clean marinade in a separate container.
  3. Coat the chicken with the remaining marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  4. Cook using a grill, skillet, oven, or slow cooker until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
  5. Brush only with the clean reserved marinade. Rest before slicing and garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

Never reuse marinade that contacted raw chicken unless it is brought to a full boil.
Serve with rice, beans, tacos, wraps, or bowls.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 4 days.