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Honey Chipotle Chicken

 Cost $7.48 recipe / $1.25 serving
5 from 20 votes
The marinade for this sweet, smoky, and spicy Honey Chipotle Chicken is simple and delicious! It's an easy and flavorful dinner main dish!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Author: Beth Moncel
Overhead view of one skillet chipotle honey chicken topped with green onions.
Servings 6 thighs
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total 50 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced (about ¼ cup) $0.35*)
  • 2 Tbsp honey ($0.31)
  • 1 lime (juiced, (2 Tbsp) $0.25)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced, (½ Tbsp) $0.06)
  • ½ tsp salt ($0.02)
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil (divided, $0.08)
  • 6 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless (850g) $6.19)
  • 2 green onions (sliced, $0.22)

Instructions 

  • Gather and prepare all ingredients.
  • Mince the chipotle peppers. Combine the minced peppers in a bowl with the honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and 1 Tbsp cooking oil.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over top. Toss the chicken in the marinade until evenly coated.
  • Marinate the chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to one day. If marinating longer than one hour, refrigerate the chicken as it marinates.
  • When ready to cook the chicken, heat a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add the remaining 1 Tbsp cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook on one side until the water released by the chicken evaporates, the marinade has reduced to a glaze, and the chicken has browned. Flip the chicken over and cook on the second side until browned and cooked through.**
  • Top with sliced green onions and serve.

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Shallow Dish
  • Large Skillet

Notes

*Canned chipotle peppers in adobo are the base for this marinade. They are smoked and dried jalapeños in a tangy tomato sauce with spices. You can find these at most major grocery stores in the U.S.
**The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the thighs. Just make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F (minimum) once done.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSodium: 296mgFiber: 1g
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