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.
3chipotle peppers in adobo sauce(minced (about ¼ cup) $0.35*)
2Tbsphoney($0.31)
1lime(juiced, (2 Tbsp) $0.25)
1garlic clove(minced, (½ Tbsp) $0.06)
½tspsalt($0.02)
2Tbspcooking oil(divided, $0.08)
6chicken thighs(boneless, skinless (850g) $6.19)
2green 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.**
*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.