Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken
A flavorful dish combining sweet honey and smoky chipotle flavors, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
For the BBQ sauce
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Adjust the number for spice preference.
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup honey Can be substituted with maple syrup for a different flavor.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the ketchup, chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, salt, garlic powder, ground cumin, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Reserve a portion of the sauce for later use.
Grilling
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the heated grill.
- Generously baste the chicken with the sauce.
- After about 2 minutes, turn the chicken over and baste again with the sauce.
- Continue grilling until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is no longer pink in the center.
- Baste the chicken one last time with the reserved sauce before serving.
Notes
Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months. Marinate the chicken in the sauce for enhanced flavor.