Sticky-sweet with a smoky kick. Perfect for grill nights or lazy oven dinners.
🍒 Cherry Chipotle Glazed Chicken Thighs
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Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
A perfect mashup of cherry sweetness and chipotle heat—these thighs are absolutely grill-worthy gold.
Author:The Spice Guy
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp oil (avocado or olive oil work great)
2.5 tbsp Cherry Chipotle blend(M-22)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
Optional: fresh chopped cilantro + lime wedges for garnish
1 tbsp Cherry Chipotle blend (M-22)
2 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp water
Dash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
For Glaze
Directions
Marinate the chicken:
In a large bowl, mix oil, 2.5 tbsp Cherry Chipotle Spice, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey. Toss chicken to coat, cover, and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.Make the glaze:
In a small saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened (5–7 min), then set aside.Cook the chicken:
Grill method: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken 5–6 min per side, brushing with glaze during the last 2–3 minutes.
Oven method: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Bake on a foil-lined sheet for 20 minutes, brush with glaze, then broil for 3–4 minutes to caramelize.
Garnish & serve:
Hit it with fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro if you’re feeling fancy. Pairs beautifully with coconut rice, grilled veggies, or even a tangy cherry slaw.
Recipe Note
“Sweet talkin’, smoky walkin’, and just the right amount of heat.”
This dish is the flavor lovechild of a backyard BBQ and a cherry orchard joyride. Juicy chicken thighs get hit with our Cherry Chipotle Spice—where tart cherry, smoky chipotle, and a whisper of brown sugar throw a flavor party in your mouth. Sticky, sweet, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting, this glaze will have you licking your fingers and wondering why you ever settled for plain grilled chicken.
Serve it to impress, hoard it for yourself—we’re not judging.