Chipotle Honey Roasted Chicken

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

chipotle peppers in adobo

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken parts

Bone-in parts are often cheaper and still flavorful.

Chop a small onion and a few cloves of garlic finely.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add chipotle peppers, honey, rice vinegar, strained tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper to the pan and stir to combine.

Season chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.

Sear the chicken thighs skin side down in the hot pan until crispy, then season the other side.

Flip the chicken over and glaze both sides with the prepared sauce.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Place the glazed chicken thighs in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes.

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for an additional 3 to 4 minutes after baking.

Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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