Adobo Chipolte Chicken

Do you like easy recipes that pop with flavor?  I hope so because today's post is about just that!  This recipe is best when used with chicken on the bone but you can also sub in chicken breasts.  It's a delight because you get that smoky spicy flavor in a short amount of time.  I often use this recipe when I want to cook a big batch of chicken for the week because it keeps well in the fridge after it's cooked.  Let's get started!

Ingredients are as follows: 

• 3.5 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks 
• 1/2 cup of green onions chopped 
• 1 can chipotle peppers with adobo sauce 
• 2 tb balsamic vinegar 
• 2-3 tb extra virgin olive oil 
• 1-2 tb pure honey 

Clean your chicken as necessary (leave the skin on!) and place it into a bowl.  Next add the can of adobo sauce, balsamic vinegar, EVOO, and honey.  Mix the ingredients in with the chicken using a wooden spoon or serving spoon. Make sure the chicken is covered equally in all the goodness.  Be careful with the sauce - it's spicy!  After everything is combined, cover the mixture with saran wrap, and place into the fridge for 30-45 mins.  You don't want to marinate for too long because the vinegar will start breaking down the meat.   

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Once the marinade is ready line a 9" x 13" baking pan with tin foil. Drop in 1/2 tsp of olive oil and spread it around so the chicken does not stick while cooking.  Place the marinated chicken into the pan ensuring no pieces are on top of each other.  Put the pan into the oven and cook for 45 mins turning once in between.  Once the chicken is finished baking, garnish with green onions.  Voilà!  You have a masterpiece on your hands.  See below for pictures.