Description

This honey chipotle chicken marinade blends chipotle peppers in adobo, olive oil, honey, lime, and spices for a perfect sweet and spicy flavor. It’s highly versatile, simple to make, and ideal for meal prep!

Ingredients

Scale

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/3 heaping cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Mexican dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Make the marinade: Add all ingredients except chicken to a jar and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or blender for about 30 seconds.
Marinate your chicken: Add chicken to a large baking dish or plastic bag, pour over the marinade, and mix well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (400-450°F). Grill chicken over direct heat for 6-8 minutes, then move to indirect heat and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Enjoy: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Alternative cooking methods: Oven (400°F for 35-45 mins), Stovetop (fry 5-6 mins per side until 165°F), Crockpot (low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours), or Instant Pot (high pressure 13 minutes).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3.75 ounces cooked
Calories: 251 kcal
Sugar: 4.1 g
Sodium: 311 mg
Fat: 9.9 g
Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 5.9 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 33.3 g
Cholesterol: 158 mg

Keywords: honey chipotle chicken, chicken marinade, grilled chicken, meal prep, sweet and spicy chicken