Best Chipotle Honey Chicken Copycat Recipe

Even though Chipotle Honey Chicken is not
offered at the restaurants year round, you can
enjoy it at home whenever you want to.  

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

6 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 tablespoons honey

2/3 cup avocado oil

3/4 teaspoon pink Himalyan or sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts**

4 to 6 lime wedges (optional garnish)

Method:

In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except for the chicken. 

Place the chicken in a large zipper seal bag or shallow dish. Add the whisked ingredients and make certain all side of the chicken are coated with the marinade. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to absorb.

Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat (375* to 395*). Spray or brush the grill with avocado oil.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. (Save the marinade.) Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Grill for 8 minutes per side or until the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165*.

Transfer the chicken to a platter and allow to rest for 5 minutes. (This will help the chicken be juicier. 

Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. Transfer to a skillet over medium high heat. Add 1/3 cup of the saved marinade and cook for a few a couple of minutes.

Serve over rice with salsa, avocado, corn, chips and a lime wedge. Or use in tacos, burritos, tostadas, salads or wraps. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

**Chicken thighs may be substituted for chicken breasts.

Notes: When our nephew visits, I like to test recipes on him. He worked at and managed a Chipotle restaurant for over 6 years, so I especially appreciate his input on Chipotle copycat recipes. He said this dish looks like the restaurant version and thatI definitely got the flavor right! 

Delicious Chipotle Chicken served with
chips, peach salsa, avocado and honey
& cream corn on the cob.

Here are the links to the recipes for the corn and salsa:

Instant Pot Honey & Cream Corn On The Cob 🌽

https://carriekitchencreations.blogspot.com/2025/08/instant-pot-honey-cream-corn-on-cob.html

Trader Joe's Chipotle Fresh Peach Salsa ~ Copycat Recipe 🍑🌶🥒

https://carriekitchencreations.blogspot.com/2025/08/trader-joes-chipotle-fresh-peach-salsa.html

Other Chipotle Copycat Recipes:

Low Carb Copycat Chipotle Restaurant Chicken 🌶 (Air Fryer & Oven Methods)

https://carriekitchencreations.blogspot.com/2025/07/low-carb-copycat-chipotle-restaurant.html

Low Carb Chipotle Copycat Beef Barbacoa (Cuban Shredded Beef) ~ Slow Cooker Or Instant Pot Methods

https://carriekitchencreations.blogspot.com/2019/02/keto-friendly-slow-cooker-or-instant.html