Grilled Chipotle Honey Chicken

Grilled Chipotle Honey Chicken Recipe

Bold, smoky, and just the right amount of sweet, this Grilled Chipotle Honey Chicken brings serious flavor to your next cookout. Blending smoky chipotle peppers, garlic, honey, and lime, this marinade transforms ordinary chicken thighs into juicy, caramelized perfection. The honey balances the chipotle’s heat for a craveable, smoky-sweet finish in every bite.

This might be the best chicken marinade of all time! - Dave

Marinate your chicken for at least 30 minutes, then fire up your Masterbuilt charcoal grill to 500°F for that perfect char. The high heat locks in moisture while giving you crispy, caramelized edges that seal in the bold marinade flavors.

Once grilled, rest the chicken, chop it up, and serve over rice with your favorite toppings—perfect for easy weeknight dinners or weekend backyard feasts. Whether you’re meal-prepping or hosting friends, this grilled chipotle honey chicken recipe will be the star of the table.

Instructions

1. 01

   Add all your ingredients (other than the chicken) to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

2. 02

   Fire up your Masterbuilt grill to 500F to get a nice char on my chicken.

3. 03

   Marinate your chicken for at least 30 minutes before grilling.

4. 04

   Cook for 6-8 minutes per side until temperature reaches at least 165 degrees

5. 05

   Once your chicken is cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes then chop it up and add to a bowl with some rice and toppings of your choice

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