Description
A delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors with tender chicken, reminiscent of your favorite Chipotle dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 2–3 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Create the marinade by mixing honey, chopped chipotle peppers, minced garlic, and a splash of lime juice in a bowl. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the marinated chicken in heated olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized, about 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Finish by squeezing fresh lime juice over the dish and tossing to combine.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu. Pair with rice, tortillas, or salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chipotle, Honey Chicken, Mexican, Comfort Food, Family Favorite