Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken

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Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken

This Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken recipe is sweet, smoky, and just spicy enough! Made with honey, chipotle peppers, and lime, it's perfect for grilling season.

Prep Time35

Cook Time15

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 275kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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
Olive oil for brushing grill grates

Instructions

Make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the honey, adobo sauce, chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Set aside about ¼ of the glaze for brushing during grilling, and coat the rest over the chicken. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grates with olive oil. Grill chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side, or until it reaches 165°F inside and has nice char marks.
Glaze & serve: Brush with reserved glaze during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Let rest for a few minutes, then serve.

Notes

Storage: You can keep this chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Or you can freeze it for up to 3 months.

Recipe Tips & Variations

Swap the Protein: This glaze is great on shrimp, pork chops, or even roasted veggies.
Extra Smokiness: Add a pinch of cumin or a splash of liquid smoke to deepen the flavor.
Less Heat: Skip the chopped chipotle pepper and just use the adobo sauce for a gentler kick.
No Grill? Sear the chicken in a cast iron skillet, then finish it in a 400°F oven until cooked through.

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