Sweet, smoky, fragrant, and mouth-watering. That's how I can best describe this recipe for Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs.

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I've adapted (an asterisk * will denote my adaptations from the original recipe) from Melissa Clark's "In The Kitchen With A Good Appetite" (page 147). Oh, easy too. I forgot to mention easy... and quick.
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You're going to love this. Not too spicy, not too sweet. Just right!!!
I hope you've enjoyed this recipe. I know we sure did.
The smell in the house alone as it cooked was well worth the price of admission. 🙂 I think we'll surely drive the neighbors crazy this summer as it roasts outside on the grill.
You've gotta love that!
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Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large onions chopped into large chunks roughly the same size as the sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika divided
- 2 teaspoons smoked cumin divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander divided
- 4 each (canned or jarred) chipotle chilis in adobo sauce minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 6 ounce chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 degrees Celsius)
- -In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, onions, olive oil, half the smoked paprika, half the smoked cumin, half the cinnamon, and half the ground coriander, salt, and pepper.
- -Spread the potato mixture on the bottom of a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
- -In a large zip lock bag, add the chicken breast, chipotle chilies, honey, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper, and the remaining smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander.
- -Close the bag tightly and massage the chicken to distribute the ingredients evenly over the meat.
- -Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes while the sweet potatoes and onions roast in the oven.
- -After 30 minutes, place the marinated chicken breast on top of the sweet potatoes and onions and continue roasting until the chicken is cooked through (about 25-30 minutes) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit on an instant read thermometer.
- -Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and serve.
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Elle says
So simple-and yes, that'll be perfect for grilling season, too.
Paula says
Chipotle Honey Chicken! This dinner looks like it would require extra servings made just for the leftovers I know my husband would be looking in the fridge for lunch the next day!
Maranda says
This looks to die for!!!! I love sweet potatoes! And that chicken looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
yummychunklet says
Yum! The marinade and the roasted veggies look absolutely delicious! There would be absolutely no leftovers in my house!