Baked Garibaldi Mexican Barbecue Chicken with Smoky Chipotle Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Juicy chicken baked with a smoky chipotle barbecue sauce inspired by Mexican flavors, served with fresh cilantro and lime. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, tomato sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a blender, combine 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 cup tomato sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs in a large baking dish. Brush both sides generously with 2 tbsp olive oil, then coat evenly with the chipotle barbecue sauce.
Step 3: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, basting with extra sauce halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and skin is slightly caramelized.
Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve with 4 lime wedges on the side for squeezing.