Description
Savor the delightful combination of sweetness and spice with these Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs, marinated in a rich, smoky glaze that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Mix together honey, chipotle pepper, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or bake the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of chipotle pepper. You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a quicker cooking time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg