Sticky Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs baked in a smoky-sweet glaze of chipotle, honey, and lime — crispy skin, tender meat, done in 25 minutes. Serve with rice or over a salad for a weeknight win.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Blend chipotles, honey, and juice from half the lime until smooth; reserve remaining lime half.
Step 3
Arrange thighs skin-side up in a baking dish and brush generously with the chipotle glaze.
Step 4
Bake at 425°F until skin crisps and meat reaches 165°F internally, about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Squeeze remaining lime over the thighs and serve hot with pan drippings spooned on top.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- blender or food processor
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
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