Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs

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It’s time to come clean; I’m a secret not-so-secret “protein bro.” I’ve cooked chicken a thousand ways, and these Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs might be my new favourite. The best part about this recipe is how quickly it comes together. With just five flavour-packed ingredients, your protein-powered meal prepping got much more flavourful. Let’s get cooking!

Why the thigh? 

Chicken thighs are my preferred cut of chicken. The darker meat is more flavourful and can take on char and stay juicy and tender.

I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe, but only for ease of prepping. It makes it easier to pull straight from the oven and chop.

If you want to use bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs, that will work too! Just watch your heat and make sure the delicate skins don’t burn!

Chipotle is the key to proper flavour! 

I love chipotle’s smokey, spicy, sweet flavours; it’s a constant staple in my kitchen. What you’ll want to look for is chipotle in adobo sauce. You’ll likely want to look for it in the International section of your grocery stores.

The Adobo sauce gives it the smokey burn associated with chipotle. If you want to add a bit more punch to your recipes, add a bit extra of the sauce.

The bit of maple syrup in the recipe helps soothe the heat and balance out the overall flavours of the chipotle in adobo.

What to put it on. 

These chipotle maple chicken thighs are the perfect meal prep because they can be used for so many different dishes.

Heated in a pan, they’re perfect for tacos or burritos. Warm over a bed of rice with your favourite quick pickles. Or even served cold over rice in a poké bowl style dish.

(or eat it right out of the fridge at 3 am like me).

Other recipes you should check out.

If you liked the sound of these Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs, here are a few other recipes you’ll want to check out!

Curried Chicken with Mango Salad and Coconut Rice

Sticky Ginger Beef Rice Bowl

Chicken Teriyaki with rice

Recipe

Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs

Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients:  

  • 8-10 Large Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 Small Yellow Onions Sliced
  • 3 Large Garlic cloves Minced
  • 2 Chioplte peppers in adobo Chopped
  • 1 tbs Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbs Olive oil
  • 1 Large Lime

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Instructions: 

  • Add all ingredients to a baking dish or sheet tray. Using your hands toss everything together and then arrange so the chicken thighs are spread open and laying on top of the sliced onions, as much as possible.
  • Place the baking dish into an oven that is set to BROIL. Broil the chicken for around 7-8 minutes and then flip. Broil for another 5 minutes.
  • Using a pair of kitchen scissors, slice up the chicken into bite sized pieces. Season with lime juice and salt.
  • Serve over freshly made rice, as fillings for tacos or however you please!

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2 Comments

Cathy says:

This is absolutely one of my favorite chicken thigh recipes. I’ve made it several times and love the diverse ways it can be served. I use 3 onions and extra garlic, but otherwise follow the directions. It’s a perfect high protein dish.






Jackie Mote says:

Love this recipe. Great for a fall meal. Left overs are pretty good on a salad.






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