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Orange-Chipotle Chicken

Name: Orange-Chipotle Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Aug. 09, 2022

Big on flavor and easy on the cook's time, this orange-chipotle chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-yet-hot sauce gets its heat from the chipotle pepper. I serve this dish with a side of rice. —Cittie, Tasteofhome.com Community

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Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the broth, marmalade, oil, vinegar, chipotle pepper, honey, chili powder and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Place cooking juices in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Can you freeze Orange-Chipotle Chicken?

Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half : 324 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

Orange-Chipotle Chicken

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Can you freeze Orange-Chipotle Chicken?

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