Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil

1-2 whole chipotle chiles plus 1/4 cup adobo sauce

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup dijon mustard

1/4 cup brown sugar

10 garlic cloves peeled and whole

1 teaspoon ground cumin

juice of 2 limes

1-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

kosher salt and black pepper

fresh chopped cilantro optional, for serving

Cook Mode

Instructions

First, make the sauce: Combine olive oil, chiles, adobo sauce, honey, mustard, brown sugar, garlic, cumin, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until smooth.

Prep the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a large bowl, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, then pour enough of the sauce over the chicken to generously coat each piece. Turn each piece of chicken to ensure it's fully covered. Cover the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24. Transfer remaining sauce to a jar or bowl, cover, and store that in the refrigerator, as well.

Grill: When ready, remove chicken and reserved sauce from the fridge. Discard the sauce in which the chicken was marinating. Preheat your grill to medium-high, and cook chicken for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, and basting occasionally with the reserved sauce. Cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Serve, sprinkled with cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!