Chipotle Honey Chicken
Adam

Chipotle Honey Chicken

46Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Gluten freehalal
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Equipment

Mixing bowl
Frying pan
Cooking pot
Stove
Chef knife
Cutting board
Measuring spoon
Measuring cup
Tongs
Mixing spoon
Fork
Serving plate

Ingredients

Main

chicken thighs (skin-on)

907 g

chipotle adobo sauce

1 can

cumin

2 tsp

smoked paprika

2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

black pepper

0.5 tsp

lime juice

2 tbsp

honey

3 tbsp

Rice

jasmine rice

200 g

water

480 ml

olive oil

1 tbsp

fresh cilantro

15 g

salt

0.5 tsp

lime

1 piece

Instructions

1

Marinate the chicken

Combine chicken thighs with chipotle adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl.

10 min
Massage the marinade into the chicken for best flavor penetration
2

Cook the chicken

Cook chicken skin side down in a hot pan for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Season with salt while cooking.

10 minMedium-high heattimer 5 min
Press down gently on the chicken for even browning
3

Cook the rice

Rinse jasmine rice and combine with water and a drizzle of oil in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until water is absorbed.

18 minMedium heattimer 15 min
4

Finish the rice

Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in remaining olive oil, chopped cilantro, salt, and fresh lime juice.

3 min
5

Glaze and serve

Slice the chicken and coat with remaining honey mixed with chipotle adobo sauce. Serve over cilantro lime rice.

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat

Store chicken and rice separately for best texture

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