Honey Chipotle Chicken
Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs feature a simple three-ingredient marinade—chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, and honey—that delivers sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors in one easy weeknight main dish.
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50 minServings
6Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs feature a simple three-ingredient marinade—chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, and honey—that delivers sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors in one easy weeknight main dish.
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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.
Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 325°F oven or on the stovetop over low heat to avoid drying out.
Yes, but reduce cooking time by 5–8 minutes since breasts are leaner and cook faster. Thighs stay juicier due to higher fat content.
At least 30 minutes for flavor, but 2–4 hours is ideal. Don't exceed 8 hours or the lime juice will begin to cure the meat.
Pan-sear, grill, or bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F. Pan-searing caramelizes the marinade for best flavor.
Yes. Marinate up to 8 hours in advance, then cook when ready. Store cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently.
Medium heat. Chipotle peppers provide smokiness with moderate spice. Reduce peppers to 2 for mild, or add a third for extra heat.
