Quick & Easy Honey Chipotle Chicken

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This honey chipotle chicken is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. It’s so easy to make and is super versatile, serve it in wraps, sandwiches or with salad…the possibilities are endless!

I love using chicken thighs in my cooking. They have so much more flavour than chicken breasts and they tend to be much more tender. If I’m not cooking a whole chicken then they tend to be my cut of choice. Some of my favourite recipes for chicken thighs include sticky Thai coconut chicken skillet with Asian slaw, buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches and grilled chicken with peanut sauce.

Oohhh is it time for another holiday yet? It feels bizarre that I first made this honey chipotle chicken while I was off work for Christmas.

Now everything’s all back to normal life. And I can’t even eat chicken for dinner because I’m not eating meat during the week.

I have managed to completely avoid meat Monday to Friday since January started. Will fell off the wagon today by eating a chicken sandwich without noticing. That’s right, he claims he didn’t notice he was eating it.

Apparently this is a thing. Poor Will, he’s quite upset about it but I think we can have one slip up every now and then right?

Otherwise we’ve actually really been enjoying the challenge of coming up with new and interesting vegetarian recipes.

And what with still eating meat at weekends we’re still able to get our fill of yummy meaty meals like big batches of this honey chipotle chicken.

How to make chipotle chicken:

• If you have time try whisking together the marinade ingredients and adding the chicken the night before. It’ll really add to the flavour.
• Start off with an initial 15 minutes to cook the chicken through with the marinade then drizzle over the honey and return to the oven at a higher heat to get super sticky and delicious!

Now guys, this chicken recipe is so great. Let me tell you why. First off, it’s really really easy. With a handful of ingredients you can whisk together a sweet, sticky and spicy marinade in a matter of minutes.

Ingredients you need to make honey chipotle chicken:

• Chicken thighs – These are also great in this sticky Thai coconut chicken
• Chipotle Paste – Add extra to the potato salad to go with these cumin rubbed chicken sandwiches
• BBQ Sauce
• Soft Brown Sugar
• Whiskey
• Garlic
• Lime
• Honey

Once that’s done you coat the chicken, spread it out on a baking tray and shove it in the oven, taking it out five minutes before the end to add a drizzle of honey.

I’ve given the recipe for 4 chicken thighs but you could (and probably should) times that by several and make a whole lot of this honey chipotle chicken. Can you say meal prep?!

So now you’ve got a big old plate of honey chipotle chicken, what are you gonna do with it?

Let me tell you. You could put it in a sandwich with slaw and a big dollop of mayo. Or you could serve it with a side of salad or wedges for a delicious dinner. Or or or you could put it in a wrap with sour cream and salad which is what I did and it was the best.

So basically it’s just the perfect chicken for meal prep or just for a big dinner with friends/family. Enjoy!

If you want more amazing chicken recipes then go right here…there’s loads to choose from!

Quick & Easy Honey Chipotle Chicken

This honey chipotle chicken is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. It's so easy to make and is super versatile, serve it in wraps, sandwiches or with salad...the possibilities are endless!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Amy Fulwood

Ingredients

• 4 Chicken Thighs skinless and boneless
• 2 tsp Chipotle Paste
• 4 tbsp BBQ Sauce
• 2 tbsp Soft Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Whiskey
• 6 cloves Garlic crushed
• 1/2 Lime juiced
• 2 tsp Honey
• Lime Slices for serving

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F. Whisk together the chipotle paste, bbq sauce, sugar, whiskey, garlic and lime juice. Add the chicken to the bowl and stir to coat.
• Cover a baking tray with foil then place the chicken on the tray and pour over any remaining marinade. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. 
• Remove from the oven and turn the heat up to 220°C/430°F. Top each chicken thigh with a drizzle of honey and return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve with extra lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Quick & Easy Honey Chipotle Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 110mg37%

Sodium 305mg13%

Potassium 289mg8%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 18g36%

Vitamin A 170IU3%

Vitamin C 4.1mg5%

Calcium 31mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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