Baked Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup adobo sauce
- 1 olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the adobo sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, olive oil, fresh lime juice, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using) and black pepper. With a spoon mix well to combine.
- Add the chicken thighs to the sauce, and toss well to combine, ensuring every inch of chicken is coated in sauce. Place chicken thighs on a sheet pan (or in a cast iron large skillet), and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven after baking, and using a digital meat thermometer, ensure chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve cooked chicken hot with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories374kcalCarbohydrates10gProtein25gFat25gSaturated Fat7gPolyunsaturated Fat5gMonounsaturated Fat10gTrans Fat0.1gCholesterol148mgSodium362mgPotassium371mgFiber0.3gSugar8gVitamin A206IUVitamin C0.3mgCalcium22mgIron1mg
Notes
How To Serve Chipotle Chicken
- This chipotle chicken is great in a homemade burrito bowl, with some cilantro lime rice, red onion, and sour cream.
- Shred and enjoy on tacos or as fajitas with some hot sauce.
- You can cube up leftovers into bite-sized pieces for a chipotle chicken salad with corn, green onions, and salsa.
- Serve with pinto beans and black beans, and wrap in a tortilla.