Description
Transform a simple dinner into an unforgettable experience with these Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs, blending sweet and spicy flavors for a dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the chipotle in adobo sauce, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the chipotle-honey mixture generously over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve the chicken thighs hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken thighs for a few hours or overnight. An air fryer can also be used for crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, chipotle, honey, spicy, baking, easy meal