ORANGE-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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. Freeze option: 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 : Calories 324 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.