Honey Chipotle Chicken

Close up of a honey chipotle glazed chicken thigh on a bed of white rice, garnished with chopped scallions, served on a square cream colored plate.

5 from 1 vote

A delicious crispy cooked chicken thigh made in the air fryer is coated with a honey chipotle sauce then caramelized the last few minutes of cooking for a delicious chicken recipe with bold delicious flavors.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Keyword Air fried chicken thighs, Honey Chipotle Chicken, Honey Chipotle Sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 463kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ pounds bone in, skin on chicken thighs
salt , to taste
black pepper , to taste
1 tablespoon butter
3 large garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons canned chipotle in adobo sauce , finely minced
⅓ cup honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon hot sauce
¼ cup chicken broth
3 green onions , sliced, whites and greens divided
2 cups jasmine rice , prepared according to packaging

Instructions

Preheat air fryer on 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
While air fryer is preheating, place chicken thighs on air fryer tray or basket and season with salt and pepper.
Place chicken in air fryer and cook for 25 minutes at 400 degrees, until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees. The skin will be browned and crispy.
While the chicken is cooking, make the honey chipotle glaze. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter or oil until hot. Add the white parts of the green onion and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes, until softened.
Whisk in the chipotle chiles, honey, light brown sugar, hot sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until glaze has thickened.
Brush ½ of honey chipotle glaze on cooked crispy chicken thighs using a barbecue mop. Return to the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes, until glaze starts to caramelize.
Serve with steamed white rice, drizzled with a portion of the remaining honey chipotle sauce.

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