Ingredients
- •8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tbsp chili powder
- •1 tsp cumin
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •Salt and pepper
- •1 cup BBQ sauce
- •¼ cup honey
- •2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- •1 tbsp adobo sauce
- •1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- •For serving: grilled corn, black beans, cornbread
Instructions
1
Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
2
Rub chicken thighs with olive oil and spice mix
3
Vacuum seal
4
Sous vide at 152°F (67°C) for 2 h
5
Make glaze by combining BBQ sauce, honey, chipotle peppers, adobo, and vinegar
6
Simmer glaze 10 min
7
Preheat grill to medium-high
8
Remove chicken and pat dry
9
Grill 3–4 min per side
10
Brush with honey chipotle glaze
11
Grill 2–3 more minutes per side, basting
12
Glaze should be sticky and caramelized
13
Rest 5 min
14
Serve with grilled corn, black beans, and cornbread
Notes
- •Adjust chipotle for desired heat level
- •Honey balances the smoky heat perfectly
- •Thighs are more forgiving than breasts
- •Great for spicy BBQ lovers
Nutrition information
Calories
480 cal
Protein
38g
Fat
26g
Carbs
24g
Tags
bbqspicyhoneychipotlethighs