Chipotle-Honey Chicken

I've heard so many people rave about Chrissy Teigen's Chipotle-Honey Chicken recipe so I HAD to make it myself. The recipe is super fast and easy to follow and the marinade consists of everything that Dr. Sweetpea and I love. The flavor is also wonderful since it's smokey, spicy, and sweet. This was a wonderful mid-week meal and Dr. Sweetpea couldn't stop raving about how delicious this chicken was. It's definitely something I'll be making for us over and over again. I'm definitely keeping an eye out for Chrissy Teigen's second cookbook now too. 

Chipotle-Honey Chicken

(Source: Chrissy Teigen)

For the CHIPOTLE SAUCE

(MAKES 2 1/2 CUPS)

1 1/2 (7-ounce) cans chipotle chiles in adobo

11/2 cups your favorite barbecue sauce

1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar

1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey (I omitted this)

20 cloves garlic

Juice of 1 lime

For the CHICKEN

4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 to 4 tablespoons honey

MAKE THE CHIPOTLE SAUCE: In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotles, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, garlic, and lime juice and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.

MAKE THE CHICKEN: Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and place the pieces in a glass baking dish or large zip-top bag. Add 2 cups of the chipotle sauce to coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Remove the chicken from the marinade (the chicken should still be nicely covered in it) and transfer to the baking sheet. Arrange the chicken in one layer. Bake until almost cooked through and the edges are beginning to be charred and crusty, about 35 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven, brush with the remaining 1/2 cup chipotle sauce, drizzle with the honey, and return to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.