Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs
These Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs are juicy, bold, and bursting with flavor—crispy caramelized edges and just the right kick of smoky heat.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 chipotles in adobo
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Siete taco seasoning, mild or favorite brand
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs if needed, then transfer them to a large bowl.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the olive oil, chipotles, lime juice, honey, taco seasoning, ancho Chile powder, and kosher salt. It should be thick, dark red, and smooth.
- Pour the thick marinade over the chicken thighs. Use clean hands to move the chicken around so it’s evenly coated. Cover the bowl with saran wrap and marinade overnight.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add a generous drizzle of olive oil so it covers the bottom of the pan.
- Cook the chicken thighs in the hot skillet for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until the outside caramelizes and the inside cooks through. Don’t crowd the pan. I cook them in two batches.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Enjoy whole or slice it up for tacos and burrito bowls.
- Tip: Don’t jack up the heat. If the skillet is set too high, the chicken/sauce will burn in the skillet due to the honey.
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Nutrition
Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 531mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 2mg
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