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Hot honey chipotle chicken bites
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Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken Bites

Hot honey chipotle chicken bites, loaded with chili flavor, and perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, bowls, wraps, salads, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chipotle chicken, hot honey, hot honey chicken bites
Servings: 4
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot honey
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

Garnish

  • hot honey
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade

  • In a bowl or blender, combine olive oil, lime juice, chopped chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, hot honey, minced garlic, and salt. Blend or whisk until well combined.

Marinate the Chicken

  • Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or for best flavor, overnight.

Cook the Chicken

  • Choose your preferred cooking method:

Stovetop

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).

Grill

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers or place directly on the grates, use a grill pan, or don't cut chicken up before grilling.
  • Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until fully cooked.

Oven

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Spread chicken pieces on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Air Fryer (For a crispy exterior!)

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade.
  • Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

Garnish

  • Optional garnish of a drizzle of hot honey and fresh cilantro can elevate this dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1796mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg