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Chipotle Honey Chicken

This smoky, sweet, and spicy Chipotle Honey Chicken copycat recipe is perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, and quesadillas. Marinated chicken thighs grilled to tender perfection and tossed with a flavorful chipotle honey glaze for a delicious meal that’s quick and easy to make.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 208 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Grill Preheated to 400ºF
  • 1 Medium bowl For mixing marinade

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo 4 tablespoon if you’re craving spice
  • ¼ cup honey or agave nectar if you need honey-free
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mash the garlic, chipotle in adobo, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper with the back of a spoon to form a paste. Whisk in the avocado oil, red wine vinegar, and honey until smooth and emulsified. Reserve 2 tablespoon of the marinade in a small container, and refrigerate it.
  • Place the chicken into a container, and pour the remaining marinade over the top. Make sure the chicken is coated, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to maintain a temperature around 400ºF. Remove the chicken and the reserved marinade from the fridge. When the grill is preheated, lightly coat it with oil and lay the chicken thighs onto the grill.
  • Grill for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken easily loosens from the grill. Flip the chicken thighs and grill for another 4-6 minutes, or until the chicken is done.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill, carefully chop it into bite-sized pieces, and toss it with the reserved chipotle honey marinade. Serve immediately.
  • Important! Never reuse any marinade that has been used on raw meat. It isn't safe to use even if it's boiled, only use the reserved marinade that has never been in contact with the raw chicken!

Notes

Instead of chipotle in adobo you can also use ground chipotle chili powder, 2 teaspoon for a bit of spice, or add more if desired. If your honey is solid, melt it over low heat first before whisking it into the marinade. Chipotle usually uses fresh lime juice in their marinade or their sauce for the cooked chicken. If you have fresh limes, try that instead of the red wine vinegar.