Caramelized Chipotle Chicken

Name: Caramelized Chipotle Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 cloves garlic; 2 medium onions; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; ¼ cup chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 whole chickens; 16 pieces chicken pieces

Succulent chicken pieces glazed with a rich, smoky chipotle sauce featuring garlic, onions, and warm cinnamon. The chicken is roasted until caramelized and tender, creating a perfect balance of sweet, spicy and savory flavors.

8 servings

1 hr 35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
•8 cloves garlic
•2 medium onions
•1 cup ketchup
•2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
•2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
•¼ cup chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
•1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
•2 tablespoons cider vinegar
•½ teaspoon cinnamon
•2 whole chickens
•16 pieces chicken pieces

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until golden, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate. Reduce heat to medium and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 15 minutes.
15 min
2.
Add garlic and remaining ingredients, except chicken, to skillet with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 25 minutes.
25 min
3.
Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
5 min
4.
Coat chicken with half of sauce, then roast, skin side up, in a 17-by 11-inch heavy 4-sided sheet pan 25 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with remaining sauce, then continue roasting until chicken is cooked through and well browned in spots, 20 to 25 minutes more.
50 min