SLOW-COOKED ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

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Even though this chicken dish cooks for hours, the citrus keeps things fresh. We're big on spice, so sometimes I use two chipotle peppers. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended., Place chicken and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with juice mixture. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 165°, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken from slow cooker; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over chicken; top with orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Purabi Acharjee
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Anime Girlx
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like something you'd get in a restaurant.


Abdul Nsamba
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The orange-chipotle sauce is so unique and flavorful.


Asamane Dora
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge, and it worked perfectly in this dish.


Ms. Amazonian
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I made this dish for my friends who are vegan, and they loved it! I used tofu instead of chicken, and it turned out great.


Jade Burrows
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was the perfect balance of heat and flavor.


Marvin Murphy
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Sunita Chalaune
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The orange-chipotle sauce is out of this world! I could eat it with anything.


Ahman Khan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Claudette Randle
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


Haji Nadeem akhtar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the orange-chipotle sauce.


Zubeda Swaleh
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the orange-chipotle sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.