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Grilled Chipotle Maple Chicken

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy tender, smoky chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and spicy chipotle maple sauce, perfect for summer grilling.

Ingredients

Main

  • 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 finely chopped chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 lime (juiced) lime juice
  • lime wedges (optional) lime wedges (optional)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with spice rub and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Simmer sauce ingredients until boiling, then reduce and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Grill chicken over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side, basting with sauce.
  • Stir lime juice into sauce, baste chicken, and cook 1 more minute.
  • Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then serve with lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for extra flavor, and adjust spice level to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Grilled, smoky