The Most Flavorful Meal For Under $20! (Honey Chipotle 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.

Start by marinating the chicken thighs with lime juice, olive oil, chipotle peppers in Adobo, garlic, and seasonings.

Massage the marinade into the chicken thighs and let it sit for a couple of hours or overnight in the fridge.

Prepare the honey Chipotle mayo sauce by mixing 1 cup of mayonnaise with the juice of one lime, chipotle peppers in Adobo, and 2-3 tablespoons of honey.

Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of chicken bouillon to the mayo mixture and whisk to combine.

For the rice, add 1 cup of hard-boiled rice to a pot with 2.5 cups of water, chicken bouillon, cumin, oregano, and other seasonings.

Cook the rice according to package instructions, about 20 minutes.

While the rice is cooking, prepare a simple salad with romaine, tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and heat a skillet with olive oil.

Sear the marinated chicken thighs in the hot skillet until browned, then finish cooking in the oven until they reach an internal temperature of 175°F.

Plate the dish by serving the rice, topped with the chicken and the honey Chipotle mayo sauce, alongside the salad.

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