Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken Nachos
These hot honey chipotle chicken nachos combine smoky chipotle chicken, gooey cheddar, and a sweet drizzle of hot honey, creating the best nachos with hot honey. Topped with fresh mango pico de gallo and optional garnishes, this easy hot honey nachos recipe is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- Queso for drizzling, optional
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Fresh lime, for spritzing
- Crumbled cotija cheese, optional
- Pickled onions, optional
- 1 mango, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered or diced
- 3 tablespoons red onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chipotle chili powder. Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
- Spread the tortilla chips evenly over a large baking sheet. Make sure they’re in a single layer for even toppings.
- Sprinkle half of the grated cheddar over the chips. Top with the seasoned chicken, then add the rest of the cheddar.
- Drizzle BBQ sauce over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the chips are warm.
- Remove nachos from the oven. Drizzle with hot honey and optional queso.
- Top with mango pico de gallo, crumbled cotija, pickled onions, and fresh cilantro.
- Finish with a spritz of lime juice and serve immediately!