Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken
Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken is sweet and tangy and the chipotle adds such a flavorful kick! You are going to love everything about this sauce and it will be a hit at your next gathering!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Add ¾ cup ketchup, 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup honey, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to a blender or a food process and blend until smooth. Reserve a portion of the sauce to the side for the final basting of the chicken.
- Season 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper before placing them on the heated grill. Baste the chicken generously with the sauce.
- Turn the chicken over after about 2 minutes and baste again with the sauce. Continue to grill the chicken until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is no longer pink in the center.
- Baste the chicken one last time with the reserved sauce before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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