Description
Grilled Chipotle Maple Chicken is a deliciously smoky-sweet dish that perfectly balances spice and flavor, making it ideal for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. This recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs coated in a robust spice rub and glazed with a rich chipotle maple BBQ sauce. The combination of zesty lime juice and the warmth of chipotle peppers creates an unforgettable taste experience that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. Whether served with grilled veggies, rice, or fresh salads, this meal is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 finely chopped chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons broth (as a substitute for Worcestershire sauce)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime (juiced)
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Rub evenly on both sides of the chicken. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, maple syrup, molasses, chopped chipotle pepper, broth, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Cook chicken for approximately 4 minutes on one side before flipping.
- Baste with BBQ sauce; cook for an additional minute per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg