Honey Chipotle Chicken

This honey chipotle chicken is packed with a sweet heat that can be adjusted to your taste buds! Delicious on its own or for taco night!

Course Dinner, Meal Prep

Cuisine American

Keyword honey chipotle chicken, honey chipotle chicken tacos, honey chipotle sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 267kcal

Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Equipment

cast iron skillet

Ingredients

½ Batch Honey Chipotle Sauce

½ can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon coconut sugar optional - if too hot or not sweet enough

Chicken

1 ½ - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Instructions

Make the honey-chipotle sauce first. The recipe ingredients are for a half batch. Double it for a whole batch and save some for later. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
½ can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar , 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
Preheat the oven to 400F. Add oil to a cast iron or an oven-safe skillet on medium high-heat.
1 ½ - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs , 1 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Add the chicken to the skillet and sear on one side until golden brown.
Flip each piece of chicken over and pour the sauce over the top using a brush or spoon to cover each piece of chicken fully.
Place the skillet in the oven for 20 minutes or until it reaches 165F. Flip the chicken over again and broil for 3-5 minutes.

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Notes

Store cooked chicken leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Freeze chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the microwave or under refrigeration and reheat to 165F.

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