Chipotle Honey Chicken Recipe (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 65 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
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Protein
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Fiber
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Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- •- 1/4 cup honey
- •- 3 tbsp adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- •- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- •- 3 tbsp olive oil
- •- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- •- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- •- 1 tsp ground cumin
- •- 2 tsp kosher salt
- •- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- •- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- •- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- 11. Whisk honey, adobo sauce, minced chipotle peppers, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- 22. Add chicken thighs to marinade, coat thoroughly. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 33. Heat olive oil in large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 44. Remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess. Sear chicken until deep golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- 55. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 8-10 minutes.
- 66. Rest chicken for 5 minutes. Slice against grain.
- 77. Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions. Serve with lime wedges.