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Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Mango Salsa

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A flavorful grilled chicken thigh recipe featuring a sweet and smoky honey chipotle glaze paired with a fresh, vibrant mango salsa. Perfect for quick, satisfying meals with a spicy twist and a refreshing finish.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo (adjust for heat preference)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the mango salsa:
  • 1 large ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, chipotle peppers, minced garlic, olive oil, and lime juice until well blended and glossy (about 3 minutes).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Place chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  4. While chicken marinates, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Stir gently and refrigerate until serving.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 204°C) and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Grill chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-7 minutes per side, basting occasionally with leftover marinade (discard any marinade that touched raw chicken).
  7. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices.
  9. Serve chicken topped generously with the fresh mango salsa.

Notes

Keep grill heat at medium to medium-high to prevent honey glaze from burning. Turn chicken often and rest after grilling for juicy, tender meat. Mango salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated. For extra crisp skin, finish skin-side down for 1-2 minutes on the grill. If no grill is available, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes and broil for 2-3 minutes to crisp skin.

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Keywords: honey chipotle chicken, grilled chicken thighs, mango salsa, spicy grilled chicken, summer grilling, easy chicken recipe, smoky chicken, backyard barbecue

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