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Honey Chipotle Criss-Cut Chicken

The best and most fun way to make your chicken is cut it criss-cut and cover it in a honey chipotle lime marinade! It's absolutely delicious and this secret little trick I learned on TikTok makes the chicken 100 times more flavorful. If you're looking to turn up your chicken game, definitely try this out for dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yields2 to 3
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Servings2 to 3

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast 2 large breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle adobo paste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions 

  1. Start out by scoring the chicken breast to create the criss-cut design. Cut vertically first about 2/3 of the way down but not all the way down. Make about 3 to 4 vertical cuts. Then cut horizontally across the breast also about 2/3 of the way down. Now the chicken will appear to have squares all around. This will allow the marinade to seep in.
  2. In a small bowl combine olive oil, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, and adobo paste.
  3. Cook on a hot skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Get a golden brown sear on both sides. Then turn the heat to low and cover until the center is cooked through.
  4. At the end, add a knob of unsalted butter along with honey, lime juice, and cilantro. Baste the chicken and then take off the pan.
  5. Enjoy warm!

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