Honey Chipotle Chicken

25 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Season boneless chicken thighs with salt, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle paste, honey, and lime juice.
  2. 2Season boneless chicken thighs with salt, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle paste, honey, and lime juice.
  3. 3Season boneless chicken thighs with salt, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle paste, honey, and lime juice.
  4. 4Mix till the color changes.
  5. 5Mix till the color changes.
  6. 6Mix till the color changes.
  7. 7On medium heat, add light butter to a pan.
  8. 8On medium heat, add light butter to a pan.
  9. 9On medium heat, add light butter to a pan.
  10. 10Add chopped onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft.
  11. 11Add chopped onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft.
  12. 12Add chopped onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft.
  13. 13Add extra seasoning (salt, turmeric, cumin, garlic, smoked paprika) to the pan.
  14. 14Add extra seasoning (salt, turmeric, cumin, garlic, smoked paprika) to the pan.
  15. 15Add extra seasoning (salt, turmeric, cumin, garlic, smoked paprika) to the pan.
  16. 16Mix and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  17. 17Mix and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  18. 18Mix and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  19. 19Add cooked basmati rice to the pan.
  20. 20Add cooked basmati rice to the pan.
  21. 21Add cooked basmati rice to the pan.
  22. 22Mix until the rice color is golden yellow.
  23. 23Mix until the rice color is golden yellow.
  24. 24Mix until the rice color is golden yellow.
  25. 25Add chopped coriander/cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to the rice.
  26. 26Add chopped coriander/cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to the rice.
  27. 27Add chopped coriander/cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to the rice.
  28. 28Mix until fluffy and fragrant.
  29. 29Mix until fluffy and fragrant.
  30. 30Mix until fluffy and fragrant.
  31. 31Place the marinated chicken thighs on a sheet pan.
  32. 32Place the marinated chicken thighs on a sheet pan.
  33. 33Place the marinated chicken thighs on a sheet pan.
  34. 34Oven bake or air fry for 20-23 minutes at 200C / 400F until golden and juicy.
  35. 35Oven bake or air fry for 20-23 minutes at 200C / 400F until golden and juicy.
  36. 36Oven bake or air fry for 20-23 minutes at 200C / 400F until golden and juicy.
  37. 37Make the chipotle sauce by combining yogurt, light mayo, chipotle paste, pineapple, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and lime juice in a blender.
  38. 38Make the chipotle sauce by combining yogurt, light mayo, chipotle paste, pineapple, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and lime juice in a blender.
  39. 39Make the chipotle sauce by combining yogurt, light mayo, chipotle paste, pineapple, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and lime juice in a blender.
  40. 40Blend until smooth.
  41. 41Blend until smooth.
  42. 42Blend until smooth.
  43. 43Bottle up the chipotle sauce to last for the week.
  44. 44Bottle up the chipotle sauce to last for the week.
  45. 45Bottle up the chipotle sauce to last for the week.
  46. 46Serve the chicken and rice in meal prep containers.
  47. 47Serve the chicken and rice in meal prep containers.
  48. 48Serve the chicken and rice in meal prep containers.
  49. 49Top with chipotle sauce.
  50. 50Top with chipotle sauce.
  51. 51Top with chipotle sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 1.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 1.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 70 g Chipotle Paste or Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • 70 g Chipotle Paste or Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • 70 g Chipotle Paste or Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • 50 g Honey
  • 50 g Honey
  • 50 g Honey
  • 0.75 Lime Juiced
  • 0.75 Lime Juiced
  • 0.75 Lime Juiced
  • 20 g Light Butter
  • 20 g Light Butter
  • 20 g Light Butter
  • 100 g White Onion Chopped
  • 100 g White Onion Chopped
  • 100 g White Onion Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 0.75 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.75 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.75 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.75 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.75 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.75 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 280 g Raw Basmati Rice
  • 280 g Raw Basmati Rice
  • 280 g Raw Basmati Rice
  • Big Handful Chopped Cilantro/Coriander
  • Big Handful Chopped Cilantro/Coriander
  • Big Handful Chopped Cilantro/Coriander
  • 1 Whole Lime Juice
  • 1 Whole Lime Juice
  • 1 Whole Lime Juice
  • 100 g Low Fat Yogurt (Any yogurt works)
  • 100 g Low Fat Yogurt (Any yogurt works)
  • 100 g Low Fat Yogurt (Any yogurt works)
  • 50 g Light Mayo
  • 50 g Light Mayo
  • 50 g Light Mayo
  • 20 g Chipotle Paste
  • 20 g Chipotle Paste
  • 20 g Chipotle Paste
  • 50 g Pineapple Chunks (Fresh preferably)
  • 50 g Pineapple Chunks (Fresh preferably)
  • 50 g Pineapple Chunks (Fresh preferably)
  • 0.5 Tsp Salt
  • 0.5 Tsp Salt
  • 0.5 Tsp Salt
  • 0.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • Squeeze Lime Juice
  • Squeeze Lime Juice
  • Squeeze Lime Juice

Equipment

Sheet PanPanBlenderPlastic Containers

Tips

  • You can broil the chicken at the end for 2-3 mins to get the top nicely crispy and charred.
  • I like to pair this with a nice side salsa consisting of chopped tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, cucumber, salt, pepper and pickle juice