Chipotle Honey Chicken

This chipotle honey chicken recipe is smoky, sweet, spicy, and quick to make. Perfect for grilling, skillet, or baking.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

20 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts

2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped

2 tbsp adobo sauce

3 tbsp honey

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Juice of 1 lime (optional)

Instructions

1. Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
2. Pour marinade over chicken in a bowl or bag.
3. Marinate at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
4. Grill, bake, or pan-sear chicken until fully cooked.
5. Simmer reserved marinade to make glaze.
6. Brush glaze over chicken and cook 2–3 minutes more.
7. Serve hot over rice, in tacos, or bowls.

Notes

Double the recipe for meal prep.

Use reserved marinade only if set aside before raw chicken contact.

Add red chili flakes for more heat.