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15) Smoky Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (6-8 thighs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce from canned chipotles or 1 minced chipotle
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Whisk oil, honey, adobo sauce, cumin, garlic, and lime juice in a bowl. Spoon half the sauce over thighs and let sit 10 minutes if possible.
  3. Sear thighs skin-side down in a hot ovenproof skillet 5–7 minutes until browned. Flip and brush with remaining sauce.
  4. Bake in oven 18–22 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve.