Description
Honey chipotle chicken is a flavorful dish combining sweet and spicy elements.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix honey, chipotle sauce, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them with the marinade.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chipotle based on your spice preference.
- Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: honey chipotle chicken, spicy chicken, baked chicken, easy chicken recipe