Grilled Chipotle Honey-Glazed Chicken Nachos with Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce, Avocado Relish and Charred Jalapenos Recipe

Name: Grilled Chipotle Honey-Glazed Chicken Nachos with Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce, Avocado Relish and Charred Jalapenos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup lime juiceb; 1/2 cup light olive oil; 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 cup honey; 1/4 cup canola oil; 4 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 2 to 3 tablespoons pureed canned chipotle chiles in adobo; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons Spanish paprika; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Blue corn tortilla chips, for serving; Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce, recipe follows; Avocado Relish, recipe follows; Charred Jalapenos, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 to 2 1/2 cups whole milk, heated; 16 ounces Monterey jack, grated; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 3 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and diced; 1 serrano or jalapeno chile, finely diced (you can use more chiles if you want it spicier); 1/2 small red onion, finely diced

Servings: persons

8 boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup lime juiceb
1/2 cup light olive oil
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 cup honey
1/4 cup canola oil
4 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 to 3 tablespoons pureed canned chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons Spanish paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Blue corn tortilla chips, for serving
Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce, recipe follows
Avocado Relish, recipe follows
Charred Jalapenos, recipe follows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 to 2 1/2 cups whole milk, heated
16 ounces Monterey jack, grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
3 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1 serrano or jalapeno chile, finely diced (you can use more chiles if you want it spicier)
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
8 jalapeno chiles
Canola oil, for brushing

1
For the chicken and marinade: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl.
2
Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ancho chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, garlic and black pepper in a small bowl and pour over the chicken.
3
Cover the chicken and refrigerate overnight.
4
For the chipotle honey sauce: Whisk together the honey, canola oil, ancho chile powder, chipotles, mustard, ground coriander, ground cumin and Spanish paprika.
5
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
6
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
7
Sprinkle the chicken well with salt and pepper and place the chicken thighs on the grill at a 45-degree angle to establish good grill marks.
8
Once the chicken easily releases from the grill, turn it over to continue cooking.
9
Start brushing the thighs with the chipotle honey sauce every few minutes.
10
Once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, or its juices run clear, about 8 minutes.
11
Remove the chicken from the grill.
12
Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
13
Slice the chicken.
14
Layer the tortilla chips, top with sauce, chicken, relish and jalapenos.
15
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
16
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
17
Slowly whisk in 2 cups of the warm milk, increase the heat, bring to a boil and continue whisking until the sauce thickens and the flour taste has been cooked out, about 5 minutes.
18
Remove the sauce from the heat and slowly whisk in the cheese a handful at a time.
19
Continue whisking until smooth.
20
Season with salt and pepper and nutmeg.
21
Set aside.
22
Combine the avocados, serrano, onions, lime juice, oil, honey and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
23
Fold in the cilantro until combined.
24
Brush the jalapenos with oil and season with salt and pepper.
25
Grill until charred all over, about 6 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 37 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 boneless chicken thighs, 1/2 cup lime juiceb, 1/2 cup light olive oil, 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chipotle Honey-Glazed Chicken Nachos with Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce, Avocado Relish and Charred Jalapenos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chipotle Honey-Glazed Chicken Nachos with Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce, Avocado Relish and Charred Jalapenos

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