SLOW-COOKED ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Slow-Cooked Orange Chipotle Chicken image

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

Ingredients

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