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Honey Chipotle Chicken + Video
Honey chipotle chicken is a family favorite Tex Mex dinner made with a quick chicken marinade. Make this recipe for an unforgettable meal!
Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 368 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (See NOTE 1)
- 3 tbsp olive oil separated
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, chipotle chili and garlic powders, cumin, cilantro and salt until well combined. Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to a glass baking dish or gallon size zip top bag. Pour marinade over chicken breasts and transfer to the refrigerator. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to 24 hours (See Note 2)
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil to hot skillet. Cook chicken for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on medium-high. Baste with marinade, then turn and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes. Baste again, cover and cook on low for 10 minutes (and discard any remaining marinade). Transfer to plate, cover loosely with foil to keep warm until serving.
- Slice to top salads or in tacos or keep whole and serve with a side dish or in a sandwich. Spoon reserved marinade over at time of serving.
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Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator. This infuses it with the flavors and helps tenderize the meat.
- If chicken breasts are very large, slice each breast horizontally to make two pieces. Feel free to use boneless skinless thighs if desired.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator. This infuses it with the flavors and helps tenderize the meat. With the marinade to baste while cooking and the reserved to spoon on top after, the flavors are definitely there.
Nutrition Information
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
290mg
(12%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
434IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 434IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.