Sweet Chipotle Chicken Bites in the Oven
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce (from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Marinating the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, chipotle sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Let the chicken marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Baking:
- Spread the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, turning halfway through cooking.
- Finishing:
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serving:
- Serve the sweet chipotle chicken bites with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 22g
Intensity:
- Preparation Intensity: Low
- Cooking Intensity: Low
- Overall Intensity: Low
Enjoy these Sweet Chipotle Chicken Bites in the Oven, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal or appetizer!
