Make Chipotle’s Honey Chicken at Home! | Chipotle Honey Chicken Recipe

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while brown sugar is more economical.

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🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor, while cayenne is less expensive.

Prepare the marinade by taking out a bowl.

Open a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and add 2 peppers and 1 tablespoon of the sauce.

If canned chipotle peppers are unavailable, use 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar instead.

Add 4 tablespoons of honey to the bowl.

For seasonings, add 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to the mixture.

Squeeze in the juice from 1 lime.

Mix everything together, breaking up the peppers with a spoon.

Set the marinade aside.

Take out 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast.

Place the chicken in a large plastic bag or bowl for marinating.

Add half of the marinade to the bag with the chicken.

Seal the bag and massage it gently to coat the chicken evenly.

Place the bag in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook with a lid on for 5 to 6 minutes.

Flip the chicken over and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes until done.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

Finish cooking any remaining chicken pieces until thoroughly cooked.

Coat the cooked chicken with the remaining marinade using a pastry brush for a glossy finish.

Garnish the chicken with fresh cilantro before serving.

Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, discarding any marinade that was in contact with raw chicken.

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