Smoky Raspberry Chipotle Grilled Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs grilled with a sweet, smoky, and mildly spicy raspberry chipotle sauce—perfect for your next barbecue, indoors or out.
- Prep10 min
- Cook20 min
- Total30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings4
This recipe brings together the bold flavors of smoky chipotle and sweet raspberries in a glossy sauce that clings to tender grilled chicken. The spice rub gives the meat a deep, savory crust, while the sauce adds a tangy kick that balances the heat.
Whether you're cooking on a stovetop grill pan or an outdoor grill, these chicken thighs are quick to prepare and sure to impress. Serve them with extra sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Ingredients
Servings
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Method
- In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, the paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the chicken thighs with the olive oil, then sprinkle with half of the spice mixture and rub to coat well. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture. Set aside while you make the sauce, or refrigerate overnight if you're grilling the next day.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the raspberries and cook until they start to break down, about 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar, chipotle powder, remaining 2 tablespoons garlic powder, remaining 2 tablespoons onion powder, the ketchup, and liquid smoke and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, 4 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grease with grapeseed oil. Add the chicken and grill for about 7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Once the chicken has cooked through, generously brush with some of the raspberry chipotle sauce. Continue grilling until the sauce caramelizes, 1–2 minutes, then repeat on the other side.
- Garnish the chicken with the parsley and serve warm with the remaining sauce alongside.
- Enjoy!
💡 Tips
- If you don't have a grill pan, use a regular skillet or an outdoor grill.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
Inspired by a recipe from Tasty