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Chipotle Honey Chicken

Spice-rubbed boneless thighs seared and simmered in a chipotle-honey-lime glaze, served over rice. Allergens: None of the major allergens (check chipotle can label for facility warnings if relevant).
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • chipotle peppers in adobo one can
  • adobo sauce a spoonful from the can
  • honey
  • lime juice plus lime halves
  • garlic minced
  • smoked paprika
  • cumin
  • garlic powder
  • brown sugar
  • salt
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • white rice cooked, for serving

Method
 

  1. Mince chipotles fine.
  2. Whisk honey, chipotle, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic into a glaze.
  3. Pat thighs dry.
  4. Rub with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt.
  5. Sear in oiled cast-iron skillet.
  6. Flip once crusted.
  7. Pour glaze around thighs, simmer gently.
  8. Turn to coat until glossy dark red-brown.
  9. Check a thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
  10. Garnish with cilantro and lime, serve over rice.

Notes

Allergens: None of the major allergens (check chipotle can label for facility warnings if relevant).