Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs with Charred Corn Salsa

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Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs with Charred Corn Salsa

Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in smoky chipotle and honey, then grilled over open flames for a bold, slightly sweet crust. They’re served with a charred corn and scallion salsa that brings brightness and crunch—perfect for winding down a day outdoors with a hearty, flavor-packed meal.

Servings servings

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Equipment

portable grill or campfire grate
mixing bowls
chef's knife
Cutting board
Tongs

Ingredients

4 each bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs about 2 lbs total
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 ears corn husks removed
4 each scallions
1 each lime zested and juiced
1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk honey, olive oil, chipotle in adobo, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat well. Set aside to marinate while you prep the salsa (10–15 minutes).
Preheat grill or build a medium-hot fire. Grill corn and scallions directly over heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred (corn 10–12 minutes, scallions 3–4 minutes). Transfer to cutting board.
Grill chicken thighs skin side down first, turning occasionally, until deeply browned and cooked through (about 20–25 minutes total, 165°F internal temperature). Move to indirect heat if flare-ups occur.
While chicken cooks, slice kernels off the corn and chop scallions. In a bowl, mix corn, scallions, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
Serve chicken thighs hot with charred corn salsa spooned over the top.

Notes

Let chicken marinate in a sealed bag or covered bowl in a cooler while you prep the fire. Use the hottest part of the grill for great skin sear, but move chicken to cooler edges if needed. Charred corn and salsa can be made ahead and held in a container for easy serving.

Calories: 372kcal

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: car camping, chicken, chipotle, easy cleanup, grill, summer camping

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