A simple Sweet Chipotle Chicken Bites Recipe is perfect to try on a busy weeknight.
Course Main
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Author Dine & Dish
Ingredients
5small boneless skinless chicken thighs
1Tablespoonolive oildivided
2teaspoonscornstarch
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonpaprika
1/4teaspoonchilie powder
1/4teaspooncumin
1/4teaspoononion powder
1/4cuphoney
2chipotle peppers in adobo sauceminced
1Tablespoonadobo sauce
1Tablespoonplain white vinegar
1small zucchinisliced and cut into bite sized pieces
Instructions
Using kitchen shears, cut the chicken into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a medium sized bowl.
Drizzle with 1/2 Tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with cornstarch, salt, paprika, chile powder, cumin and onion powder. Stir until well coated.
In a small glass measuring cup, stir together the honey, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce and vinegar.
Heat a large nonstick skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Set a plate next to the stove.
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to the pan. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and toss with tongs to coat. Continue stirring the chicken until it is no longer pink, 3-4 minutes.
Slide the chicken onto the waiting plate and add the honey chipotle sauce mixture to the hot skillet.
Let the sauce simmer and reduce for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. When a spatula dragged through the sauce leaves a trail, add the zucchini to the skillet as well as the chicken.
Toss with the sauce and simmer for 3 minutes longer. Serve immediately over cauliflower rice or rice.