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Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken Recipe

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This Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken features juicy, marinated chicken thighs or breasts grilled to perfection with a sweet and spicy glaze made from honey, chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, and smoky spices. It’s a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for summertime grilling or any casual meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Glaze

  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped (adjust for heat)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Grill Preparation

  • Olive oil for brushing grill grates

Instructions

  1. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the honey, adobo sauce, finely chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt to create a sweet and smoky glaze.
  2. Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to help the glaze adhere better. Reserve about ¼ of the glaze for basting later, then coat the remaining glaze evenly over the chicken. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
  3. Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken has developed beautiful char marks.
  4. Glaze and serve: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with the reserved glaze to add extra flavor and shine. After removing from the grill, let the chicken rest for a few minutes to retain its juices before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the spiciness of the glaze.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs tend to stay juicier on the grill.
  • If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop.
  • Marinating for longer (up to 4 hours) will intensify the flavor but do not exceed 4 hours as the acid in lime juice can change the texture of the meat.

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