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Chipotle Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

Charred chicken thighs glazed with a spicy-sweet chipotle-honey sauce, served over fresh greens and vegetables. Ready in under 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
38g
Chipotle Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs
satisfyingamericanchickencrispytenderjuicyweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Blend chipotle peppers, honey, and juice from half the lime into a smooth paste.

  2. Step 2

    Pat chicken thighs dry and coat both sides with the chipotle glaze and salt.

  3. Step 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  4. Step 4

    Sear thighs skin-side down 5 minutes without moving until golden and crispy.

  5. Step 5

    Flip and cook 4 minutes more until the glaze caramelizes and chicken is cooked through.

  6. Step 6

    Squeeze remaining lime over the top and serve with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Tools you’ll need

  • blender
  • 12-inch skillet
  • tongs

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